For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 362 students in Mankato, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Mankato, KS are Rock Hills Elementary School and Rock Hills Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mankato, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 N. West Street
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rock Hills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 E. Madison
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mankato, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 N West Street
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Gr: K-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
710 E Madison
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
301 N West
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
301 North West St
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-4104
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-4104
Gr: 5-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mankato, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Mankato, KS include Rock Hills Elementary School and Rock Hills Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Mankato?
2 public schools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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