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Fairmont Private Schools

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 public schools (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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairmont Private 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 Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
335
Students
13
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairmont)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
335 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
4%
23%
0.47
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
222 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
104 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

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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