FAIR STREET INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL

Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gainesville City school district, located in Gainesville, GA with about 467 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fair Street International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a public elementary school that distinguishes itself through the rigorous and globally-minded International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). As part of the Gainesville City School System, the school focuses on fostering a challenging and inquiry-based learning environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. By integrating the IB framework, the school emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the development of personal attributes, such as critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic mission, Fair Street is known for its diverse and inclusive community, serving a vibrant population of students from various backgrounds. The school prioritizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare children to thrive in a globalized society by teaching them to make connections between their classroom studies and the real world. With its commitment to the IB philosophy and a focus on collaborative, student-centered instruction, Fair Street serves as a key educational anchor in the Gainesville community, dedicated to empowering its young scholars to become principled global citizens.

For more information, contact Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School at (770) 536-5295 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.