District Profile
About Faribault Public Schools
Faribault Public Schools (Independent School District No. 656) is a cornerstone of the Faribault community. Our diverse city of about 25,000 residents lies 50 miles south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, along Interstate 35. We serve around 3,100 students from Faribault and its surrounding areas. We operate three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12), an alternative learning center, an online 7-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Faribault Adult Education. Together with our families and community, Faribault Public Schools empowers every student to reach their full potential. We set high expectations while providing the support and relationships necessary for students to thrive. We believe in fostering a sense of community within every classroom, building, and team. Our diverse population—reflecting a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, family origins, ethnicities, languages, and learning styles—prepares students for success in the real world. Our school leaders strongly support this shared commitment.
Why Choose Faribault?
Vision
Our vision is to elevate each student, family, and the entire community to achieve their full potential. Community support is crucial to everything we do. Whether it's cheering on our sports teams, funding classroom supplies, offering real-world work experience opportunities, donating essential resources, or so much more—we know that we can rely on our Faribault community and their Falcon Pride.Through collaboration and dedication, we provide a high-quality, equitable education that nurtures, inspires, challenges, and empowers all students to engage and grow as learners and citizens.
FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT INCLUDES:
- Three Elementary Schools (K-5): Each school serves approximately 500 students in Grades K-5.
- Middle School: Serves approximately 800 students in Grades 6-8
- High School: Serves approximately 1,200 students in Grades 9-12. At the secondary level, students are offered a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities to choose from
- Area Learning Center: Provides a learning environment for 9-12 students to advance their education in a non-traditional setting
- Early Childhood Program: Early childhood family education and Pre-K (Ages 0-5)
- Faribault Education Center: Provides opportunities for adult learners to develop skills and attain certifications
- Falcons Online Academy: All students in grades K-12 are invited to enroll in FPS through our Falcons Online Academy
Contact Us
Community Education offers a wide range of programming, serving all ages in our community. We offer a variety of engaging opportunities for everyone. Faribault Community Education promises to enrich the lives of students, families and community members by facilitating learning opportunities from birth through adulthood.
Address:
PO Box 618
710 17th St. SW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-333-6005
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Director of Community Education: Zach Pruitt
