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Fairfield Preparatory Academy

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Fairfield Preparatory Academy ranks 1018 th of 1558 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

1018^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Fairfield Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Fairfield Township, Ohio, with 118 students. The school is part of the Fairfield Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 563 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Fairfield Preparatory Academy's 3rd grade math proficiency (60%) is slightly below the state average, while their 3rd grade ELA proficiency (66.7%) is above the state average. However, their 4th grade math proficiency (42.9%) and ELA proficiency (50%) are both significantly below the state averages. The school's performance on state tests is generally lower than the nearby Fairfield City School District, which has a higher district ranking and 3-star rating. Additionally, Fairfield Preparatory Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, with 44.4% of students chronically absent, compared to the state average of 20%.

The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic challenges. However, Fairfield Preparatory Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which is lower than the nearby Fairfield City School District and the state average, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for the school to improve its academic performance and provide a better learning environment for its students.

173

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,218

Per pupil spending ?

65.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2470 Princeton Rd
Fairfield Township, OH 45011

(513) 437-0996

District: Fairfield Preparatory Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.0%

White:

30.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the Ohio average (55% vs 64% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Ohio average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

Ohio avg64%

1,018^th of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

563^rd of 828Fairfield Preparatory Academy among Ohio districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile+10 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%-3 vs state

Mathematics51%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Fairfield Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2470 Princeton Rd	Fairfield Township	45011	Butler County	Fairfield Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(513) 437-0996	173	12	14.4		53 (30.6%)	83 (48.0%)	16 (9.2%)	8 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.5%)	40.2	1018^th of 1558 public elementary schools	34.7%					(n/a)		60.0	42.9			66.7	50.0			$10,218
Fairwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	281 Fair Avenue	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5610	613	34	18.0		236 (38.5%)	52 (8.5%)	250 (40.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.9%)	54 (8.8%)	30.1	1120^th of 1558 public elementary schools	28.1%		24.1	1206^th of 1577 public elementary schools	23.5%	86	42.5	59.5	57.1	28.8	39.1	50.0	41.1	47.2	36.2	$9,935
Crawford Woods Elementary School	Public	K-6	2200 Hensley Ave	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5600	564	30	18.8		154 (27.3%)	85 (15.1%)	258 (45.7%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	49 (8.7%)	39.6	1022^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	34.4%		48.3	946^th of 1577 public elementary schools	40.0%	76	43.8	62.3	67.2	51.6	43.4	53.8	53.4	46.9	36.8	$10,145
Richard Allen Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1206 Shuler Ave	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Richard Allen Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 795-6549	124	10	12.4		4 (3.2%)	62 (50.0%)	49 (39.5%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	23	1213^th of 1558 public elementary schools	22.1%		27.9	1159^th of 1577 public elementary schools	26.5%	54	15.4	40.0		7.7	37.5	53.3		46.2	43.8	$15,158
Fairfield East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6711 Morris Rd	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Fairfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 737-5000	650	36	18.0	58.5%	302 (46.5%)	137 (21.1%)	92 (14.2%)	85 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	60.3	730^th of 1558 public elementary schools	53.1%		60.4	749^th of 1577 public elementary schools	52.5%	19	64.6	65.8	77.3	58.3		60.3	64.9	71.9		$9,722
Fairfield North Elementary School	Public	K-5	6116 Morris Rd	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Fairfield City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(513) 868-0070	629	32	19.6	48.2%	296 (47.1%)	137 (21.8%)	44 (7.0%)	108 (17.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.4%)	76.1	411^th of 1558 public elementary schools	73.6%		80.3	309^th of 1577 public elementary schools	80.4%	102	76.5	73.3	80.7	69.6		75.9	77.2	82.6		$10,619
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	250 Knightsbridge Dr	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5650	640	36	17.7		108 (16.9%)	129 (20.2%)	343 (53.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.3%)	40 (6.3%)	24.6	1189^th of 1558 public elementary schools	23.7%		22.2	1236^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.6%	47	36.0	42.7	55.9	51.4	29.0	40.5	28.8	50.0	30.2	$11,054
Bridgeport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2171 Bridgeport Drive	Hamilton	45013	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5580	575	32	17.9		422 (73.4%)	35 (6.1%)	47 (8.2%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.8%)	46.6	951^st of 1558 public elementary schools	39.0%		43.1	1005^th of 1577 public elementary schools	36.3%	54	55.0	66.7	66.1	26.7	47.2	55.1	64.4	55.0	55.6	$11,082
Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 Hoadley Ave	Hamilton	45015	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5630	674	35	19.2		410 (60.8%)	64 (9.5%)	138 (20.5%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.4%)	45.1	966^th of 1558 public elementary schools	38.0%		49.9	929^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.1%	37	58.0	57.9	57.4	65.1	46.8	50.0	52.9	59.3	45.6	$9,274
New Miami Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Seven Mile Ave	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	New Miami Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 896-7153	292	23	12.6		251 (86.0%)	8 (2.7%)	16 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	13.3	1350^th of 1558 public elementary schools	13.4%		29.7	1136^th of 1577 public elementary schools	28.0%	214	24.3	39.0	35.7	18.9		43.9	33.3	37.8		$12,883

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Fairfield Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended Fairfield Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Preparatory Academy?

Students at Fairfield Preparatory Academy are 48% African American, 31% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Fairfield Preparatory Academy a good school?

Fairfield Preparatory Academy ranks 1018^th of 1558 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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