For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,245 students in Mankato, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mankato, MN are Central Middle School Alc, Prairie Care Mankato and Dakota Meadows Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Mankato, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Futures Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Futures Sun
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Grades: 1-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Socrates Online
Magnet School
2075 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(651) 894-2125
Mankato, MN 56003
(651) 894-2125
Grades: 1-12
| n/a 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
Mankato, 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
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Grades: 6
| 289 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 middle schools in Mankato, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mankato, MN include Central Middle School Alc, Prairie Care Mankato and Dakota Meadows Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mankato?
10 public middle schools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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