Governor John Fairfield School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saco, Maine 04072 · Saco Public Schools
#33 of 312 elementary schools in Maine
#6420 of 50,301 nationally
About Governor John Fairfield School
Governor John Fairfield School is a public elementary located in Saco, in the Saco Public Schools school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 268 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 33rd of 312 ranked elementary schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 268.
There are 5 schools in Saco; Governor John Fairfield School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Governor John Fairfield School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Governor John Fairfield School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
C K Burns School
Saco · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
641 students · 336 m away
Young School
Saco · Public elementary · Grades K–2
323 students · 1.9 km away
Biddeford High School
Biddeford · Public high · Grades 8–12
894 students · 2.6 km away
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Biddeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students · 3.0 km away
Biddeford Middle School
Biddeford · Public middle · Grades 5–7
542 students · 3.4 km away
Biddeford Primary School
Biddeford · Public elementary · Grades K–2
483 students · 3.5 km away
Biddeford Intermediate School
Biddeford · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
357 students · 3.5 km away
Saco Middle School
Saco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students · 3.7 km away
Jameson Elementary School
Old Orchard Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
177 students · 4.0 km away
Old Orchard Beach High School
Old Orchard Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
186 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maine with a comparable Enrollment.
Bloomfield Elementary School
Skowhegan · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
267 students
Hanson School
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades K–3
267 students
Mary Snow School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
266 students
Presumpscot School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Mast Landing School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
266 students
Piscataquis Community Elementary
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Governor John Fairfield School a good school?
Governor John Fairfield School has a Success Index (US) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #33 of 312 in Maine. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Governor John Fairfield School rank in Maine?
Governor John Fairfield School ranks #33 of 312 elementary schools in Maine and #6420 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Governor John Fairfield School?
Governor John Fairfield School had 268 students in 2025.
Is Governor John Fairfield School a elementary school or a high school?
Governor John Fairfield School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Governor John Fairfield School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Governor John Fairfield School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.