For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 346 students in 55021, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55021, MN are Cannon River Stem School and Discovery Public School - Faribault. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55021 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55021, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 55021, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cannon River Stem School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Surad Academy
Charter School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 805-2335
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 805-2335
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55021, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55021, MN include Cannon River Stem School and Discovery Public School - Faribault.
How many public charter schools are located in 55021?
3 public charter schools are located in 55021.
What is the racial composition of students in 55021?
55021 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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