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The Fairfield-Suisun Unified and Travis Unified School Districts provide elementary, secondary and adult school programs. There are also quality parochial schools, pre-schools, and day care centers in the area. The over 30 colleges and universities within the Bay Area and Central Valley are within easy commuting distance from Fairfield. Nearby are three campuses of the prestigious University of California System (UC Davis, UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco), two campuses of the California State University system (Sacramento and Sonoma) and numerous other higher education offerings. In Fairfield, Solano Community College offers certification and degreed programs. Major Colleges and Universities within Commuting DistanceFairfield's central location provides easy access to numerous educational institutions, both public and private. Below are the colleges and universities within easy commuting distances. Numerous other colleges and universities within the Bay Area and Sacramento regions are also readily accessible. | Colleges/Universities | Distance | | U.C. Davis | 30 miles | | U.C. Berkeley | 35 miles | | U.C. San Francisco | 45 miles | | California State University, Sacramento | 45 miles | | California State University, Sonoma | 45 miles | | California Maritime Academy | 18 miles | | Touro College | 18 miles | | Chapman University | Fairfield | | University of Phoenix | Fairfield | | Golden Gate University | Fairfield | | Solano Community College | Fairfield | | Trinity College | Fairfield | | St. Mary's College | Fairfield | K-12 EducationFairfield is served by two school districts: Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and Travis Unified School District. Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District has an enrollment of over 23,000 in 28 schools and Travis Unified School District has an enrollment of 4,860. Fairfield's schools offer innovative programs to advance academic achievement, like the national AVID Program and the International Baccalaureate Program. Many Fairfield schools have been recognized with state or national awards for their programs, learning environment and parental and community involvement. The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) at Armijo High School was created in 1986 and is a demanding pre-university course of study for highly motivated juniors and seniors. The IB Program is internationally recognized for its comprehensive curriculum and high standards for assessment. The program emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and exposure to a variety of points of view. The AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) at Fairfield and Armijo High Schools provides an in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle. Three-fourths of all AVID graduates attend college, almost twice the rate at which U.S. high school graduates do. Links |
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