Total enrollment
1,940
+87 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Fairmont
Minnesota · Public K-12
Fairmont's public-school footprint covers 6 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,940 students, averaging 323 per school.
4-year change in Fairmont
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,296
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,940
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 1,007 |
| FAIRMONT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 839 |
| POSITIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING | Combined | KG-12 | 5 |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR. | High | 08-12 | 47 |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS BRIDGES | Combined | KG-12 | 23 |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. | Elementary | PK-KG | 19 |
About Fairmont
Fairmont, Minnesota is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,940 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 2 elementary, 2 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Fairmont is around 323 students, 10% lower than the Minnesota average of about 357.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Fairmont has increased 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,853 students to 1,940.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Fairmont discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.