Best Schools in Faribault County, MN
Faribault County, MN has 15 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,706 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Faribault County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Faribault County, MN
The top high schools in Faribault County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple River Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Alden-conger Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden-conger Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 226 Students
3. Blue Earth Area Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 418 Students
4. Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granada Huntley East Chain • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
5. United South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Middle Schools in Faribault County, MN
The top middle schools in Faribault County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Earth Area Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 140 Students
2. Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granada Huntley East Chain • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Faribault County, MN
The top elementary schools in Faribault County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United South Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
2. Maple River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
3. Blue Earth Area Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
4. Alden-conger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden-conger Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
5. Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granada Huntley East Chain • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
6. St Casimir's School
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Projected Test Scores
St Casimir's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Faribault County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Faribault County, MN has a total population of 13,921 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Faribault County, 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 Faribault County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Faribault County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Faribault County, 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 Faribault County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Faribault County, MN
How many schools are in Faribault County, MN?
Faribault County, MN has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,706 students in total.
How do schools in Faribault County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Faribault County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Faribault County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Faribault County?
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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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Faribault County
2 places in Faribault County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Blue Earth (4)
- Wells (2)
School districts (1)
- Blue Earth Area School District (4 schools)