Kato Public Charter School is a charter school in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. The school opened as RiverBend Academy in September 2000 and rebranded as Kato Public Charter School in 2014. Kato Public is part of the EdVisions Schools co-op and is in its own independent school district, ISD #4066.
Serving 77 students in grades 6-12, Kato Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kato Public Charter School's student population of 77 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To develop well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential.
School Rankings
Kato Public Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kato Public Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
74%
60%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kato Public Charter School's ranking?
Kato Public Charter School is ranked #1696 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kato Public Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kato Public Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Kato Public Charter School?
77 students attend Kato Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kato Public Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kato Public Charter School?
Kato Public Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kato Public Charter School offer ?
Kato Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kato Public Charter School part of?
Kato Public Charter School is part of Kato Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kato Public Charter School located?
Kato Public Charter School is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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