Best public schools in Fairfax, CA
All 3 public schools in Fairfax, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
3public schools
1,052students enrolled, 2025-26
80%median school, reading (ELA)
67%median school, math
$1.23Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
White Hill Middle has the highest reading result in Fairfax at 81%, and Manor Elementary has the highest math result at 81%. The median Fairfax school is 18 points above the Marin County reading average (62%) and 31 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Marin County Office of Education, Ross Valley Elementary. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.23M to $1.23M.
Fairfax elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor ElementaryFairfax · Grades K-5 | Ross Valley Elementary | 80% | 81% | $1.23M |
| 2 | Ross Valley Charter CharterFairfax · Grades P-5 | Marin County Office of Education | 68% | 52% | $1.23M |
Fairfax middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Hill MiddleFairfax · Grades 6-8 | Ross Valley Elementary | 81% | 67% | $1.23M |
How Fairfax compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax (median school) | 80% | 67% |
| Marin County | 62% | 55% |
| California | 49% | 38% |