Schools near ZIP 17320

4 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Fairfield

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Fairfield Area El Sch
Grades K–4 · Fairfield Area SD
0.8 mi
58%
+6 vs state
46%
−3 vs state
93%
+16 vs state · 2023-24
Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2021-22 → 52% in 2024-25 — 18% 346 White 95%
Fairfield Area HS
Grades 9–12 · Fairfield Area SD
1.1 mi
33%
−11 vs state
54%
−8 vs state
40%
−10 vs state
Not enough years of data — 10% 277 White 93%
Fairfield Area MS
Grades 5–8 · Fairfield Area SD
1.1 mi
38%
+2 vs state
47%
−2 vs state
54%
±0 vs state · 2023-24
Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2021-22 → 42% in 2024-25 — 15% 259 White 94%
Emmitsburg Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Frederick County Public Schools
5.5 mi
48%
+12 vs state · 2025-26
64%
+15 vs state · 2025-26
49%
+16 vs state · 2025-26
5% Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 51% 16% 211 White 76%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).