Public schools in Fairmont, MN
6 open public schools with an address in Fairmont, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,940
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fairmont public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Fairmont, MN: 2 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,940 students, an average of 323 per school. The largest campus is Fairmont Elementary School (1,007 students).
Southern Plains Education Coop. operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 8.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. 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.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Fairmont
Elementary schools in Fairmont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Elementary School Fairmont Area School District | PK–06 | 1,007 | 15.4:1 | |
| Southern Plains Education Coop. Southern Plains Education Coop. · Special Education School | PK–KG | 19 | 7.1:1 |
High schools in Fairmont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School Fairmont Area School District | 07–12 | 839 | 19.5:1 | |
| Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. Southern Plains Education Coop. · Alternative School | 08–12 | 47 | 10.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fairmont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Approach to Learning Southern Plains Education Coop. · Special Education School | KG–12 | 5 | 3.7:1 | |
| Southern Plains Bridges Southern Plains Education Coop. · Special Education School | KG–12 | 23 | 4.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.1%
- Hispanic25.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Fairmont schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,940 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairmont
How many public schools are in Fairmont, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Fairmont: 2 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,940 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairmont?
Schools with an address in Fairmont belong to 2 education agencies, led by Southern Plains Education Coop. (4 schools), Fairmont Area School District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairmont?
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairmont, with 839 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairmont?
No school with an address in Fairmont is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairmont schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairmont public schools is 8.7:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairmont 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 Minnesota cities