Top 10 Best Mankato Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,356 students in Mankato, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,037 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Mankato, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mankato, MN are Bridges Community Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Mankato, MN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges Community Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 James Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Mankato West Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
441 Monroe Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Hoover Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 Hoover Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Anderson Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Futures Program
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1212.
Mankato East Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Hoffman Rd
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5671
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #1313.
Dakota Meadows Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1515.
Prairie Winds Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1616.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20%
Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #1717.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 6th St
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
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Middle School Alc
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
50 Navaho Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Summer School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Socrates Online
2075 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(651) 894-2125
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Grades: 6
| 289 students
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mankato, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Mankato, MN include Bridges Community Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mankato, MN?
25 public schools are located in Mankato, MN.
What percentage of students in Mankato, MN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Mankato, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato, MN?
Mankato, MN public schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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