For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,727 students in Fairmount, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Fairmount, IN are Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School, Park Elementary School and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmount, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fairmount have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairmount, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Grades: 3-6
| 304 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Fairmount, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairmount, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Fairmount, IN include Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School, Park Elementary School and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8.
How many public schools are located in Fairmount?
5 public schools are located in Fairmount.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmount?
Fairmount public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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