Fairfield Amish Mennonite School in Tampico, IL offers co–ed education for grades K–8 in a rural setting with an enrollment of 89 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with a total of 5 teachers on staff.
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious orientation reflecting its community affiliation.
Approximately 3.3% of the student body represents students of color, indicating limited diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fairfield Amish Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Fairfield Amish Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Fairfield Amish Mennonite School is Newman Central Catholic High School (12.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School (10.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary Grade School (11.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
10.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Tuition listed
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
12.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
12.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amboy Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
23 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Princeton Christian Academy
(Christian)
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
23 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Unity Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
1000 11th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
26.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
26.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
10.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Tuition listed
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Tuition listed
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
26.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
16.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 7th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
16.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
16.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7790
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7790
19.7 miles
Special Education School
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
9095.9 miles
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