Best 56002 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,386 students in 56002, MN.

The top-ranked public schools in 56002, MN are Mankato West Senior High School, Mankato East Senior High School and Dakota Meadows Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 56002 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56002, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).