For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,588 students in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in West Mankato are Roosevelt Elementary School and Mankato West Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mankato West Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato, MN include Roosevelt Elementary School and Mankato West Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato?
the neighborhood of West Mankato, Mankato public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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