Top 10 Best Faribault Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,490 students in Faribault, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Faribault, MN are Laura Baker Sun Program, Mn Academy For The Blind and Alexander Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Faribault have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Faribault, MN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Lincoln Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6600
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Cannon River Stem School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Falcons Online Academy-middle
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 18 students
Rank: #1111.
Faribault Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 12
| 15 students
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
340 Sw 9th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Focus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Faribault, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Faribault, MN include Laura Baker Sun Program, Mn Academy For The Blind and Alexander Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Faribault?
12 public elementary schools are located in Faribault.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault?
Faribault public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Faribault are often viewed compared to one another?

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