For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Martin County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, MN are Fairmont Elementary School, Truman Elementary School and Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Martin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Victoria Street Ste 101
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4487
Gr: PK-6 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St.
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Gr: K-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Gr: 3-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, MN include Fairmont Elementary School, Truman Elementary School and Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Martin County?
5 public preschools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Martin County include: Sherburn Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School vs. Sherburn Elementary School
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