For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato, MN.
The top-ranked public school in City Center is Prairie Care Mankato. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of City Center, Mankato, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato, MN include Prairie Care Mankato.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato?
the neighborhood of City Center, Mankato public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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