Best Nicollet County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 1,007 students in Nicollet County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Nicollet County, MN are Minnesota River School, Oshawa Learning Academy and Hoffman Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nicollet County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Nicollet County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Peter High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Nicollet County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
St. Peter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Futures Sun
Special Education School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Bend High School Alc
Alternative School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Alc
Alternative School
2121 West Broadway Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Socrates Online
2075 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 389-5106
Gr: 1-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nicollet County, MN

Nicollet County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
100 Freeman Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Gr: 9-12
2001 Sheppard Rd.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Gr: PK-8
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: K-12
59917 236th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Nicollet County, MN include Minnesota River School, Oshawa Learning Academy and Hoffman Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Nicollet County?
12 public high schools are located in Nicollet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet County?
Nicollet County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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