Public schools in Farmington, MN
10 open public schools with an address in Farmington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,888
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Farmington public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Farmington, MN: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,888 students, an average of 689 per school. The largest campus is Farmington High School (2,153 students), and the largest elementary school is North Trail Elementary (612).
Farmington Public School District operates the most schools here (9), 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 15.2:1, higher 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 25% 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 Farmington
Elementary schools in Farmington
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akin Road Elementary Farmington Public School District | PK–05 | 479 | 14.9:1 | |
| Farmington Elementary Farmington Public School District | PK–05 | 493 | 14:1 | |
| Great Oaks Academy - Grammar Great Oaks Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–05 | 430 | 16.5:1 | |
| Meadowview Elementary Farmington Public School District | PK–05 | 600 | 12.1:1 | |
| North Trail Elementary Farmington Public School District | PK–05 | 612 | 15.2:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary Farmington Public School District | PK–05 | 573 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Farmington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School Farmington Public School District | 06–08 | 692 | 15.9:1 | |
| Robert Boeckman Middle School Farmington Public School District | 06–08 | 855 | 16.1:1 |
High schools in Farmington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center Farmington Public School District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 1 | — | |
| Farmington High School Farmington Public School District | 09–12 | 2,153 | 19.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.6%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black7.7%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Farmington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,888 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Farmington
How many public schools are in Farmington, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Farmington: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,888 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Farmington?
Schools with an address in Farmington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Farmington Public School District (9 schools), Great Oaks Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Farmington?
Farmington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Farmington, with 2,153 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Farmington?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Farmington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Great Oaks Academy - Grammar. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Farmington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Farmington public schools is 15.2:1, higher 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 Farmington 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