For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Martin County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Martin County, MN are Sherburn 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherburn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Grades: PK-2
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 974 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St.
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Grades: K-2
| 346 students
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Grades: 3-4
| 257 students
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
308 4th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-2330
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-2330
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Martin County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Martin County, MN include Sherburn Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Truman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Martin County?
5 public preschools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Martin County include: Sherburn Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Sherburn Elementary School vs. Southern Plains Education Coop.
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