Fairfield Elementary School
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (757) 648-2480
Fax: (757) 366-4530
District: VA Beach City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 478 students
Fairfield Elementary School, a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the VA Beach City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Fairfield Elementary School is a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA. 478 students attend Fairfield Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: April 23, 2026
It could be an okay school if ALL of the teachers were good to the children, but they are not. The principle treats us like 5-year-olds and has no respect for us. The school is very cheap and not clean AT ALL. It is literally falling apart everywhere. Our principal and vice principal and most of the teachers are not very nice, they don't understand kids at ALL. The school was much better 2 years ago, when the principal and staff were different. I do not recommend this school. They are lucky with the 2.
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Posted: March 11, 2025
The teachers and staff are great, but the principal thats a different story. She thinks she can talk to some parents any way she wants. Shes very moody. The principal before her was nice though.
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Posted: December 30, 2021
Fairfield has been great for my daughter! The teachers truly care, the principal is wonderful, and shes learning so much!
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Posted: June 20, 2018
Loved all the teachers my children had at this school. Many specialize in tag students. Mrs. Hagerty and the 4th grade team were exceptional, but they were all wonderful.
Posted: June 20, 2018
The counselor at this school has many programs supporting character and respect. Shes wonderful.
Posted: June 20, 2018
The principal is proactive to parents needs, even getting the city to install sidewalks to help keep kids safe walking to school.
Posted: June 20, 2018
The teachers here all took their time to get to know each of my kids individually and address their special needs and learning differences.
Posted: June 20, 2018
Ive never heard any of my children speak of a bullying situation at this school.
Posted: June 20, 2018
I would give this school a much higher rating than it shows. It deserves to be at least a 9. Ive had three children attend this school and are all scoring very high on state testing. They were military friendly and helped my kids transition well in and out of the school. My kids all got into advanced classes after attending this school. I highly recommend this school and Fairfield neighborhood.
Posted: June 20, 2018
My kids had a great homework balance. They were never overwhelmed.
Posted: October 26, 2017
Our experience has been very extensive having children that are also gifted and had special needs. The way the administration, teachers and staff deal with any and all situations is how I would and hope to see all issues and communications would be.
Posted: October 26, 2017
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Posted: October 16, 2016
Fairfield is a great school, the teachers and staff are very kind and welcoming. I haven't had any complaints since my daughter began attending in the middle of her 2nd grade year and she is in 4th grade now.
Posted: August 9, 2016
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Posted: August 9, 2016
Fairfield teachers are outstanding! They always go above and beyond for their students! We have been blessed to have many teachers as our 3 children went through Fairfield. They all treated our children as their own. We love being a part of the Fairfield family!
Posted: August 4, 2015
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Posted: August 4, 2015
The school is small enough that they can teach beyond the sol tests. Thus, it is not just the teachers who are teaching values.
Posted: August 4, 2015
Fairfield is a wonderful small school. The class sizes are small, the teachers are caring, and the administration is dedicated and thoughtful.
Posted: June 3, 2015
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Posted: June 3, 2015
Fairfield is very passionate about character development! They truly do care about each and every student!
Posted: June 3, 2015
Fairfield elementary school is just great all around. Has a small school feel surrounded by a wonderful community. Parents are really involved. A++
Posted: June 2, 2013
The teachers in this school are great; the principal and assistant principal are average. Both are new at their position and it shows. The PTA is good, but there is not enough leadership/follow-up and things were lacking this year. It is a small school and getting to know everyone is very easy, both teachers, assistants and children/parents.
Posted: December 12, 2012
I have a second grader and a kindergardener at Fairfield Elementary and I am very pleased about their individual progress. It is wonderful to see how they are learning and I know it is the teachers making the difference. School is organized, students are challenged, teachers are serious about their job.. you see the principal engaged, PTA almost over the top, which is not a bad thing. I feel my kids are in a great and safe environment to help them learn. Not in love of gifted services at the schooll, otherwise would rate excellent.
Posted: June 17, 2008
Posted: May 19, 2007
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| 1 | Lake James | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.4 mi | |
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| 7 | Lexington Park Area | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 8 | Witchduck Condos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3 mi | |
| 9 | Fairlawn Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 3 mi | |
| 10 | Lynnbrook Forest | Apartment Complex | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 11 | Tarleton Oaks | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 12 | Lynnbrook Forest | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.3 mi | |
| 13 | Midwa Manor Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 14 | Arragona Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 15 | Towne Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 16 | Crown Point Townhomes | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 17 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 18 | Georgetown Estate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 19 | Grayson Pond | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 20 | Plantation Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Kempsville | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Ferrell Parkway | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 3 | Towne Center, VA Beach | VA Beach | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 4 | Town Center | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 5 | Mt Trashmore | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 6.7 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 7 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 7.4 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 8.2 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 10 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 11 mi. |
| Fort Story | 12.2 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 12.3 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 14.3 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 14.9 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 18.3 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 20.8 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 32.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 32.5 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 37 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 38.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 46.8 mi. |
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