Mankato Public School District

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

Top Rankings

Mankato Public 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 Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mankato Public 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

District Rank

Mankato Public 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%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mankato Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mankato Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mankato Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mankato Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Mankato Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
50 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
184 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
641 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
1,078 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
5,540 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
69%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
519 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
57
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
533
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
568
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
632
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
571
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
599
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
582
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
615
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
565
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
646
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
652
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
679
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
667
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
663
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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
This chart displays total revenue of Mankato Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$135 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mankato Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,181
$17,854
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mankato Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,778
$18,580
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mankato Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mankato Public School District Public 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
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
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Grades: PK
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mankato Public School District?
Mankato Public School District manages 25 public schools serving 8,029 students.
What is the rank of Mankato Public School District?
Mankato Public 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 Public School District?
69% of Mankato Public 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 Public School District?
Mankato Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mankato Public 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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