For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 96 students in Fairmount, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Fairmount, ND are Fairmount Elementary School and Fairmount High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmount, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fairmount have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairmount, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmount High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairmount, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Fairmount, ND include Fairmount Elementary School and Fairmount High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairmount?
2 public schools are located in Fairmount.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmount?
Fairmount public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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