For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 78 students in Mankato, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Mankato, MN is Kato Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mankato, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Mankato, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 9-12
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: K-9
Phoenix Recovery Programs Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
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
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 charter schools in Mankato, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mankato, MN include Kato Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Mankato?
1 public charter schools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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