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Fairmont ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 335 students in Fairmont, MN, 15% of all K-12 students in Fairmont, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Fairmont, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fairmont ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
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Map of Fairmont Christian School
Fairmont Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Christian
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
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Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
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Map of St. John Vianney School
St. John Vianney School
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
Catholic
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
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Fairmont, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
335
Students
+3.7% (+12 students) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairmont)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
335 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202584181179
202484177172
202379175174
2022100186185
2021100181180
2020100169171
2019162176175
2018162169172
2017162172180
2016162168178
2015162165167
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% Students of Color
4%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%23%34%
20244%22%34%
20235%22%33%
20224%23%33%
20214%23%32%
20204%22%32%
20193%22%31%
20183%20%31%
20173%20%32%
20163%20%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.47
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.470.580.65
20240.470.580.65
20230.450.580.65
20220.430.560.64
20210.430.560.64
20200.430.550.64
20190.450.530.63
20180.450.520.63
20170.450.460.61
20160.450.470.61
20150.450.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
222 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
66%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202566%59%52%
202466%59%52%
202369%59%52%
202271%61%54%
202171%62%54%
202071%63%54%
201967%65%56%
201867%66%56%
201767%71%58%
201667%71%58%
201567%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
104 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202531%27%26%
202431%27%26%
202327%26%25%
202226%26%25%
202126%24%25%
202026%23%24%
201931%22%24%
201831%21%23%
201731%18%22%
201631%18%22%
201531%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairmont, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025131715
2024131615
2023131615
2022131615
2021131615
2020131615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131515
2016131515
2015131615
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairmont, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Fairmont, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Fairmont?
4 private schools are located in Fairmont.
What percentage of students in Fairmont go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Fairmont are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairmont?
100% of private schools in Fairmont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fairmont are often viewed compared to one another?

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