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Best Martin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,096 students in Martin County, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 445 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Martin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Martin County, MN are Trimont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Martin County West Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Martin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trimont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
77 W Beech St
Trimont, MN 56176
(507) 639-2071
Gr: 3-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
714 Victoria Street Ste 101
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Gr: PK-6 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Martin County West Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Johnson St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Granada Huntley East Chain High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Martin County West Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Truman Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sherburn Elementary School
105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Gr: K-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Martin County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Martin County, MN include Trimont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Martin County West Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Martin County?
15 public schools are located in Martin County.
What percentage of students in Martin County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Martin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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