For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in Martin County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, MN are Fairmont Jr./sr. High School, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. and Martin County West Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Martin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Martin County West Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Truman Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Martin County 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 middle schools in Martin County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, MN include Fairmont Jr./sr. High School, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. and Martin County West Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Martin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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