St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.

Best Fairmont Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 335 students in Fairmont, MN (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,940 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Fairmont, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Fairmont, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Fairmont, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fairmont Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Fairmont)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
335 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
222 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# 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
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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