For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,649 students in Fairfax, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax, CA are White Hill Middle School, Ross Valley Charter and Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfax, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ross Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Oak Manor Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Gr: K-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax, CA include White Hill Middle School, Ross Valley Charter and Manor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfax?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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