Best 56001 Minnesota Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 203 students in 56001, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 56001, MN are Central High Area Learning Center, Prairie Care Mankato and Kato Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56001 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56001, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56001 have a Graduation Rate of 21%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kato Public Charter School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 56001, MN Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
10 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 2
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1868
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Summer School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56001 Minnesota

56001, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: K-9
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 56001, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 56001, MN include Central High Area Learning Center, Prairie Care Mankato and Kato Public Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 56001?
9 public high schools are located in 56001.
What is the racial composition of students in 56001?
56001 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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