For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 703 students in Fairfield, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, NJ are Winston S. Churchill School and Adlai E. Stevenson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Fairfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winston S. Churchill School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2638
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2638
Grades: 3-6
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Adlai E. Stevenson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Knoll Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2120
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2120
Grades: PK-2
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, NJ include Winston S. Churchill School and Adlai E. Stevenson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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