For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,002 students in Fairmont, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairmont, 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.
Fairmont, MN public elementary schools 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 Fairmont have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairmont, MN (2026)
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.
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
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 elementary schools in Fairmont, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairmont, MN include Fairmont Elementary School and Southern Plains Bridges.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairmont?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).