For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 9,726 students in Blue Earth County, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 906 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Blue Earth County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%). Blue Earth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Blue Earth County, MN are Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Eagle Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blue Earth County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eagle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Le Sueur Ave
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
(507) 257-3530
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
(507) 257-3530
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 James Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Main St West
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Maple River Secondary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Grades: 5-12
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Mankato West Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Anderson Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Navaho Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1313.
Mankato East Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Hoffman Rd
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5671
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5671
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #1414.
Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Secondary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Grades: 6-12
| 496 students
Rank: #1515.
Dakota Meadows Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #1616.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1717.
Prairie Winds Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1818.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #1919.
St. Clair Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Main St West
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Grades: 7-12
| 379 students
Rank: #2020.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lcwm Ecse
Special Education School
607 Knights Lane
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Summer School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
Blue Earth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
K.i.d.s Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Magic Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Mankato Area Graduation Foundation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Phoenix Recovery Programs Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Eagle Lake Elementary School. Blue Earth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public schools are located in Blue Earth County, MN?
28 public schools are located in Blue Earth County, MN.
What percentage of students in Blue Earth County, MN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Blue Earth County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County, MN?
Blue Earth County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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