Best Fairfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 444 students in Fairfield, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairfield, IL is Fairfield Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Fairfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Comm High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Fairfield, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairfield, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairfield, IL include Fairfield Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfield?
1 public high schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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