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Best Schools in Fertile, Minnesota

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.3/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Fertile by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Fertile-Beltrami Elementary

7.7/10

Elementary · Fertile-Beltrami School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Fertile-Beltrami Secondary

4.9/10

High · Fertile-Beltrami School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.3

out of 10

Median Home

$185,600

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Fertile

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Fertile-Beltrami Elementary7.7 / 10
2Fertile-Beltrami Secondary4.9 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.3/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$77,500

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$185,600

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
27%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Fertile compares

Median household income

$78k

92% of Minnesota median

Fertile-Beltrami School District runs Fertile's public schools

2 public schools. Fertile-Beltrami School District is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Fertile is a Fertile-Beltrami School District school (2 of 2).

Among 2 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.9 to 7.7 — the spread is inside Fertile, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Fertile, Minnesota

Fertile, Minnesota is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Fertile show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Fertile is Fertile-Beltrami Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Fertile is served by 1 school district: FERTILE-BELTRAMI SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 492 students.

Fertile's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $77,500. The poverty rate in the area is 9.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP:56540(2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1250 students · Pre-K–6th7.7

High Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1242 students · 7th–12th4.9

Schools in Fertile

Fertile, Minnesota · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$77,500

Median Home Value

$185,600

Median Rent

$774/mo

Population

1,838

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Community Profile

Fertile has a median household income of $77,500. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $185,600, with a median rent of $774/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
1
High
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fertile, Minnesota

How many schools are in Fertile, Minnesota?

Fertile has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Fertile, Minnesota?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fertile is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Fertile, Minnesota?

The top-ranked school in Fertile on MySchoolScout is Fertile-Beltrami Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fertile, Minnesota?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fertile on MySchoolScout is Fertile-Beltrami Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in Fertile, Minnesota?

The top-ranked high school in Fertile on MySchoolScout is Fertile-Beltrami Secondary with a composite score of 4.9/10.

How many school districts serve Fertile, Minnesota?

Fertile is served by 1 school district: Fertile-Beltrami School District.

What is the education level in Fertile, Minnesota?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Fertile have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fertile, Minnesota?

The median household income in Fertile is approximately $77,500 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fertile, Minnesota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fertile is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fertile, Minnesota?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.