For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,133 students in 56003, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 56003, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56003, MN are Bridges Community Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56003 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56003, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56003, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Monroe Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1524 Hoover Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Futures Sun
Special Education School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56003, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56003, MN include Bridges Community Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56003?
6 public schools are located in 56003.
What percentage of students in 56003 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 56003 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56003?
56003 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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