For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,794 students in Fairmount, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairmount, IN are Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School, Park Elementary School and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmount, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fairmount have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairmount, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Gr: 7-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Gr: 3-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Online Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant
Alternative School
11580 S E 00w
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 997-7786
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 997-7786
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairmount, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairmount, IN include Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School, Park Elementary School and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5.
How many public schools are located in Fairmount?
6 public schools are located in Fairmount.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmount?
Fairmount public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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