For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,064 students in Faribault, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Faribault, MN are Laura Baker Sun Program, Mn Academy For The Blind and Cannon River Stem School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Faribault have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Faribault, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cannon River Stem School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Falcons Online Academy-middle
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Faribault Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 6-8
Faribault, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexander Learning Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Cannon River Sec Transition Ed Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: 12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Early Childhood Family Education Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Gr: PK
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Elementary Summer Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Gr: K-5
Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: K-5
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: K-5 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Faribault Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 6-8
Focus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Faribault, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Faribault, MN include Laura Baker Sun Program, Mn Academy For The Blind and Cannon River Stem School.
How many public middle schools are located in Faribault?
8 public middle schools are located in Faribault.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault?
Faribault public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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