For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 335 students in 56031, MN (there are , serving 1,940 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 56031, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in 56031, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in 56031, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked 56031 Minnesota 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 56031, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in 56031, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 56031?
4 private schools are located in 56031.
What percentage of students in 56031 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 56031 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56031?
100% of private schools in 56031 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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