For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,035 students in 56031, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56031, MN are Fairmont Elementary School and Southern Plains Bridges. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56031 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56031, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56031, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
56031, 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 elementary schools in 56031, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56031, MN include Fairmont Elementary School and Southern Plains Bridges.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56031?
3 public elementary schools are located in 56031.
What is the racial composition of students in 56031?
56031 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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