For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 1,412 students in Faribault, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Faribault, MN are Laura Baker Sun Program, Minnesota State Academy For Blind and Alexander Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Faribault have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Faribault, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Faribault Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Faribault, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Minnesota State Academy For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Faribault Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Faribault Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
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
Cvsec Step
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6224
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6224
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Allina Php
Alternative School
200 State Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 497-3600
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 497-3600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-faribault
Alternative School
1101 Linden Ln
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-0878
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-0878
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Area Learning Cntr Summer
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12
Faribault, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Cannon River Sec Transition Ed Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: 12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Early Childhood Family Education Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Gr: PK
Elementary Summer Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Gr: K-5
Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: K-5
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: K-5 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Faribault Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 6-8
Focus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Faribault, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Faribault, MN include Laura Baker Sun Program, Minnesota State Academy For Blind and Alexander Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Faribault?
13 public high schools are located in Faribault.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault?
Faribault public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Faribault are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Faribault include: Faribault Area Learning Center vs. Faribault Senior High School, Faribault Senior High School vs. Faribault Area Learning Center
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