Best Fairfax Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,340 students in Fairfax, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfax, CA are White Hill Middle School and Heartwood Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fairfax, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
170 Liberty School Rd.
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 middle schools in Fairfax, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfax, CA include White Hill Middle School and Heartwood Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairfax?
2 public middle schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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