For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 769 students in Fairmount, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairmount, IN are Park Elementary School, Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5 and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmount, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairmount have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairmount, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Gr: 3-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Fairmount, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairmount, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairmount, IN include Park Elementary School, Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5 and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairmount?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fairmount.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmount?
Fairmount public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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