Top 10 Best Blue Earth County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 4,152 students in Blue Earth County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Blue Earth County, MN are Maple River Secondary, Mankato West Senior High School and Prairie Care Mankato. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Blue Earth County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maple River Secondary, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Blue Earth County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple River Secondary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Grades: 6-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
St. Clair Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Main St W
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 78 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
Lcwm Alp
Alternative School
607 Knights Lane
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Rank: n/an/a
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
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blue Earth County, MN

Blue Earth County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Maple River Secondary, Mankato West Senior High School and Prairie Care Mankato.
How many public high schools are located in Blue Earth County?
15 public high schools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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