Public schools in Faribault, MN
22 open public schools with an address in Faribault, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,423
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
2 virtual
An overview of Faribault public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Faribault, MN: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high, 5 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,423 students, an average of 163 per school. The largest campus is Faribault Senior High (956 students), and the largest elementary school is Roosevelt Early Learning Center (473).
Faribault Public School District operates the most schools here (12), plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 8.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% 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 Faribault
Faribault Public School District
Public school district
12 schools in Faribault
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
Specialized public school district
3 schools in Faribault
Minnesota State Academies
State operated agency
3 schools in Faribault
Surad Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Faribault
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Independent charter agency
1 school in Faribault
Minnesota Department of Corrections
State operated agency
1 school in Faribault · 9 total
Elementary schools in Faribault
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary Faribault Public School District | 01–05 | 389 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Faribault Public School District | 01–05 | 391 | 12.1:1 | |
| Roosevelt Early Learning Center Faribault Public School District | PK–KG | 473 | 13.8:1 | |
| Surad Academy Elementary Surad Academy · Charter | PK–06 | 77 | 8.4:1 |
Middle schools in Faribault
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Online Academy-Middle Faribault Public School District · Virtual | 05–08 | 9 | 8.8:1 | |
| Faribault Day School ALC Faribault Public School District · Alternative School | 06–08 | 0 | — | |
| Faribault Middle Faribault Public School District | 06–08 | 594 | 13.6:1 | |
| Surad Academy Secondary Surad Academy · Charter | 07–07 | — | — |
High schools in Faribault
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cvsec Step Cannon Valley Special Education Coo · Special Education School | 09–12 | 47 | 4.8:1 | |
| Discovery Public School - Faribault Discovery Public School - Faribault · Charter | 06–12 | 45 | 7.6:1 | |
| Falcons Online Academy-HS Faribault Public School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 62 | 11.9:1 | |
| Faribault Allina PHP Faribault Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Faribault Area Learning Center Faribault Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 118 | 13.1:1 | |
| Faribault Senior High Faribault Public School District | 09–12 | 956 | 18.3:1 | |
| MN Correctional Facility-Faribault Minnesota Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| MSAD Online Academy Minnesota State Academies | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Secondary Area Learning Cntr Summer Faribault Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Faribault
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Learning Academy Cannon Valley Special Education Coo · Special Education School | KG–12 | 32 | 2.2:1 | |
| Early Childhood Special Education Faribault Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 78 | 6:1 | |
| Laura Baker SUN Program Cannon Valley Special Education Coo · Special Education School | KG–12 | 18 | 1.9:1 | |
| Minnesota State Academy for Blind Minnesota State Academies · Special Education School | PK–12 | 46 | 3.1:1 | |
| Minnesota State Academy for Deaf Minnesota State Academies · Special Education School | PK–12 | 88 | 3.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.6%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black22.6%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Faribault schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,423 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Faribault
How many public schools are in Faribault, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Faribault: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 3,423 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Faribault?
Schools with an address in Faribault belong to 6 education agencies, led by Faribault Public School District (12 schools), Cannon Valley Special Education Coo (3 schools), Minnesota State Academies (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Faribault?
Faribault Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Faribault, with 956 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Faribault?
Yes. 3 of the 22 public schools in Faribault are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Discovery Public School - Faribault, Surad Academy Elementary, Surad Academy Secondary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Faribault schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Faribault public schools is 8.6:1, 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 Faribault 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