For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,591 students in Blue Earth County, MN. The top ranked public middle schools in Blue Earth County, MN are Maple River Secondary, Central Middle School Alc 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blue Earth County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple River Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Grades: 6-12
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Navaho Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Dakota Meadows Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Winds Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #77.
St. Clair Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Main St West
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Kato Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Blue Earth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
K.i.d.s Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Magic Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Mankato Area Graduation Foundation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Phoenix Recovery Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Phoenix Recovery Programs Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Maple River Secondary, Central Middle School Alc and Prairie Care Mankato. Blue Earth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public middle schools are located in Blue Earth County?
10 public middle schools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blue Earth County include: Maple River Secondary vs. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec, St. Clair Secondary vs. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec, Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec vs. Maple River Secondary
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