Public schools in Fairmount, IN
6 open public schools with an address in Fairmount, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,794
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
0
4 virtual
An overview of Fairmount public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Fairmount, IN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,794 students, an average of 299 per school. The largest campus is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students), and the largest elementary school is Park Elementary School (292).
Every listed school belongs to Madison-Grant United School Corp. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fairmount
Elementary schools in Fairmount
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Elementary School Madison-Grant United School Corp | 03–06 | 292 | 13.9:1 | |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 Madison-Grant United School Corp · Virtual | KG–05 | 219 | 23.1:1 |
Middle schools in Fairmount
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 Madison-Grant United School Corp · Virtual | 06–08 | 258 | 27.7:1 |
High schools in Fairmount
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Online Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant Madison-Grant United School Corp · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 83 | 21.7:1 | |
| Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School Madison-Grant United School Corp | 07–12 | 453 | 13.7:1 | |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 Madison-Grant United School Corp · Virtual | 09–12 | 489 | 22.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.3%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Fairmount schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,794 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairmount
How many public schools are in Fairmount, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Fairmount: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,794 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairmount?
All listed public schools with an address in Fairmount belong to Madison-Grant United School Corp. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairmount?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairmount, with 489 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairmount?
No school with an address in Fairmount is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Indiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairmount schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairmount public schools is 22.3:1, higher than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairmount guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities