For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,555 students in 56001, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 908 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 56001, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56001, MN are Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56001 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56001, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56001, MN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 James Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Anderson Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Public Schools Online
Magnet School
10 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 2
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1868
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1868
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Summer School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Schools Center For Learning
Magnet School
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK
| 17 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
56001, Minnesota 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
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
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 schools in 56001, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56001, MN include Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56001?
18 public schools are located in 56001.
What percentage of students in 56001 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 56001 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56001?
56001 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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