For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 338 students in Nicollet, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Nicollet, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Nicollet, MN are Nicollet Elementary School and Nicollet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nicollet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nicollet, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Nicollet, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nicollet, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Nicollet, MN include Nicollet Elementary School and Nicollet High School.
How many public schools are located in Nicollet?
3 public schools are located in Nicollet.
What percentage of students in Nicollet go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Nicollet are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet?
Nicollet public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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