For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 914 students in 56031, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56031, MN are Fairmont Jr./sr. High School, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. and Southern Plains Bridges. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56031 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56031, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56031, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Johnson St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56031, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56031, MN include Fairmont Jr./sr. High School, Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. and Southern Plains Bridges.
How many public middle schools are located in 56031?
4 public middle schools are located in 56031.
What is the racial composition of students in 56031?
56031 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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