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Faribault Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,106 students in Faribault Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Faribault Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
3,106 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Faribault Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
12%
% Black
22%
12%
% White
35%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,147 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,847 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,147
$17,742
Spending / Student
$19,847
$18,463
Best Faribault Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faribault Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lincoln Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6600
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6600
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Faribault Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Falcons Online Academy-middle
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Faribault Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6224
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6224
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Allina Php
Alternative School
200 State Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 497-3600
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 497-3600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
930 4th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Area Learning Cntr Summer
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Faribault Public School District?
Faribault Public School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,106 students.
What is the rank of Faribault Public School District?
Faribault Public School District is ranked #448 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault Public School District?
35% of Faribault Public School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faribault Public School District?
Faribault Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Faribault Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,847 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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