For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,094 students in Faribault County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Faribault County, MN are United South Central Elementary School, Blue Earth Area Middle School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault 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 Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Faribault County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Grades: 6-7
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Faribault County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Earth Area Alp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 East 6th St.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Elmore Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
202 E N St
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
126 Higbie Ave Se
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Minnesota Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
501 North Main Street
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pathways (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Grades: K-7
| 8 students
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
501 W Center Street
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Winnebago High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
620 1st Ave Sw
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Faribault County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Faribault County, MN include United South Central Elementary School, Blue Earth Area Middle School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Faribault County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Faribault County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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