For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,094 students in Faribault County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Faribault County, MN are United South Central Elementary School, Blue Earth Area Middle School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Faribault County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 11th St Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Gr: 6-7 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Faribault County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Faribault County, MN include United South Central Elementary School, Blue Earth Area Middle School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Faribault County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Faribault County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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