Best Schools in Fairfax, MN
Fairfax, MN has 15 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,368 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfax, MN
The top high schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Bold Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
4. Gfw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
5. Cedar Mountain Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Mountain School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax, MN
The top middle schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Bold Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 169 Students
3. Gfw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax, MN
The top elementary schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
2. Bold-bird Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
4. Cedar Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Mountain School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
5. Gfw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
6. Washington Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 188 Students
7. Praire Lutheran School Upper Site
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Praire Lutheran School Upper Site • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax, MN has a total population of 1,732 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairfax, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfax, MN
How many schools are in Fairfax, MN?
Fairfax, MN has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,368 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfax perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Fairfax score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfax?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Fairfax
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.