For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 237 students in Fairfield, MT. The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, MT are Greenfield School, Fairfield Elementary School and Golden Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Fairfield, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, MT include Greenfield School, Fairfield Elementary School and Golden Ridge School. Fairfield has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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