For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,772 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 46% 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfax, CA (2026)
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 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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