For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 418 students in Fairfield, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%). Fairfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Montana.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, MT are Greenfield 7-8, Fairfield Elementary School and Greenfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield 7-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2528
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, MT include Greenfield 7-8, Fairfield Elementary School and Greenfield School. Fairfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
6 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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