| Index | Fairmont | Minnesota | National |
| Average Test Scores | 54% | 52% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 8 | 2,224 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 477 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 140 | 7,963 |
| Index | Fairmont | Minnesota | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.1% | 90.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 84.2% | 89.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 48.0% | 66.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 29.4% | 45.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 19.3% | 34.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.4% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 8 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Fairmont. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Fairmont, MN schools is 54%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Fairmont, MN, an average of 87.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Sherburn, MN | 1,032 | 57% | 19.3% |
| Trimont, MN | 758 | 54% | 11.5% |
| Truman, MN | 1,083 | 44% | 9.4% |
| Granada, MN | 228 | 39% | 19.1% |
| Fairmont, MN | 10,042 | 54% | 11.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Tipp City, OH | 10,039 | 76% | 58.0% |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 10,048 | 31% | 34.5% |
| Elkhorn, WI | 10,034 | 40% | 16.1% |
| Waldwick, NJ | 10,051 | 66% | 38.0% |
| Brandon, SD | 10,030 | 70% | 46.0% |
| Fairmont, MN | 10,042 | 54% | 11.7% |
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