For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,687 students in Martin County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, MN are Trimont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Truman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trimont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
77 W Beech St
Trimont, MN 56176
(507) 639-2071
Trimont, MN 56176
(507) 639-2071
Gr: 3-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Victoria Street Ste 101
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Gr: PK-6 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds Street
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St.
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
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: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Rank: n/an/a
105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Gr: K-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Gr: 3-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, MN include Trimont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Truman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martin County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Martin County include: Sherburn Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School vs. Sherburn Elementary School
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