For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,149 students in Martin County, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 447 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Martin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Martin County, MN are Sherburn Elementary School, Martin County West Senior High School and Fairmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Martin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Grades: K-2
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Martin County West Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 Victoria Street Ste 101
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Grades: PK-6
| 946 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: 8-12
| 57 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Trimont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 W Beech St
Trimont, MN 56176
(507) 639-2071
Trimont, MN 56176
(507) 639-2071
Grades: 3-6
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Granada Huntley East Chain High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #88.
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds Street
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Rank: #99.
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Johnson St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 842 students
Rank: #1010.
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St.
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1111.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #1212.
Martin County West Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Grades: 7-8
| 100 students
Rank: #1313.
Truman Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Special Education School
714 Victoria Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Grades: K-2
| 346 students
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Grades: 3-4
| 257 students
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
308 4th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-2330
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-2330
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Martin County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Martin County, MN include Sherburn Elementary School, Martin County West Senior High School and Fairmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martin County, MN?
15 public schools are located in Martin County, MN.
What percentage of students in Martin County, MN go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Martin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County, MN?
Martin County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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