Fairfield Elem Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,974th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
Fairfield Elem Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fairfield Elem Academy 1,974th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Fairfield Elem Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Fairfield Elem Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 467 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.1% | 84.4% | ▲ 20.3 pts | |
| Black | 33.3% | 15.0% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Fairfield Elem Academy
Typical home value $270K in zip 60629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Fairfield Elem Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Morrill Elem Math & Sci SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,756th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 4Marquette Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,425th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 23% - 1Claremont STEM Magnet Elementary SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,903rd of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 14% - 1Earle Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,968th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 8% - 1McKay Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,988th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 9% - 5Carson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,207th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 31% - 5Talman Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,175th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 5Monarcas AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,064th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fairfield Elem Academy in?
Fairfield Elem Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Fairfield Elem Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fairfield Elem Academy 1,974th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Elem Academy?
Hispanic 84%, Black 15% (467 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fairfield Elem Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60629 is $270K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.