For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 489 students in Fairfield, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, NE are Sandy Creek Middle School, Sandy Creek Elementary School and Sandy Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Fairfield, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, NE include Sandy Creek Middle School, Sandy Creek Elementary School and Sandy Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
3 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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