For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,844 students in Faribault County, MN (there are , serving 136 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Faribault County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Faribault County, MN are United South Central Elementary School, Blue Earth Area Secondary and Blue Earth Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Faribault County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Grades: 8-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Grades: 6-7
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
United South Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Faribault County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Earth Area Alp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 East 6th St.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Elmore Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
202 E N St
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
126 Higbie Ave Se
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Minnesota Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
501 North Main Street
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pathways (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Grades: K-7
| 8 students
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
501 W Center Street
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Winnebago High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
620 1st Ave Sw
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Faribault County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Faribault County, MN include United South Central Elementary School, Blue Earth Area Secondary and Blue Earth Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Faribault County?
6 public schools are located in Faribault County.
What percentage of students in Faribault County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Faribault County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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