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Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

10 Civic Center Plaza Ste 2
Mankato, MN 56001-8741
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,029 students in Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
8,029 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
501 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#129 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
48%
45%
55%
51%
42%
41%
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
69%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,778 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$138 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,181
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,778
$18,580

Best Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eagle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Le Sueur Ave
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
(507) 207-3530
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 James Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
441 Monroe Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1524 Hoover Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
Mankato West Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,193 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Anderson Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Fulton Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1313.
Mankato East Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Hoffman Rd
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5671
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #1414.
Dakota Meadows Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1515.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1616.
Prairie Winds Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #1717.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1818.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Futures Sun
Special Education School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 2
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1868
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Summer School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Grades: PK
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 25 public schools serving 8,029 students.
What is the rank of Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #129 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
69% of Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mankato ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,778 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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