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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
West Canada Valley Central School District is the major district for students living in Fairfield.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for West Canada Valley and other districts in Herkimer County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for West Canada Valley and other districts in Herkimer County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Fairfield residents, age 25 and older
43
Less than 9th
55
9–12, no diploma
299
HS grad / GED
154
Some college
197
Associate’s
119
Bachelor’s
65
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Fairfield
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Herkimer College
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Mohawk Valley Community College
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute
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St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
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Utica University
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Hamilton College