Total enrollment
1,435
+17 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Fairfield
Illinois · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Fairfield, Illinois total 5, collectively serving roughly 1,435 students (an average of about 287 per school).
4-year change in Fairfield
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,561
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,435
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Street Elem School | Middle | 04-08 | 296 |
| Fairfield Comm High School | High | 09-12 | 444 |
| Jasper Elem School | Elementary | KG-08 | 170 |
| New Hope Elem School | Elementary | KG-08 | 204 |
| North Side Elem School | Elementary | PK-03 | 321 |
About Fairfield
Public education in Fairfield, Illinois runs across 5 schools that educates roughly 1,435 students. By footprint, Fairfield sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Fairfield average about 287 students each, 40% noticeably below the Illinois norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,418 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,435 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fairfield discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.