For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,922 students in 56031, MN (there are , serving 335 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 56031, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56031, MN are Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., Fairmont Elementary School and Fairmont Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56031 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56031, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56031, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: 8-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 974 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Johnson St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 844 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
56031, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Grades: K-2
| 346 students
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Grades: 3-4
| 257 students
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56031, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56031, MN include Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., Fairmont Elementary School and Fairmont Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 56031?
6 public schools are located in 56031.
What percentage of students in 56031 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 56031 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56031?
56031 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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