For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 378 students in Mankato, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mankato, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N. West Street
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Mankato, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 N West Street
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Grades: K-6
| 94 students
710 E Madison
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
301 N West
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
301 North West St
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-4104
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-4104
Grades: 5-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mankato, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mankato, KS include Rock Hills Elementary School and Rock Hills Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mankato?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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