For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,922 students in Fairmont, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 335 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Fairmont, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairmont, MN are Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School and Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairmont, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Victoria Street Ste 101
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Gr: PK-6 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Johnson St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Fairmont, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Gr: K-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Gr: 3-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairmont, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Fairmont, MN include Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School and Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr..
How many public schools are located in Fairmont?
6 public schools are located in Fairmont.
What percentage of students in Fairmont go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Fairmont are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairmont include: Fairmont Jr./sr. High School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School vs. Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
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