Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prairie Care Mankato ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Care Mankato ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Prairie Care Mankato's student population of 23 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Care Mankato is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
9%
12%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Care Mankato?
23 students attend Prairie Care Mankato.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prairie Care Mankato students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Care Mankato?
Prairie Care Mankato has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Care Mankato offer ?
Prairie Care Mankato offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Prairie Care Mankato part of?
Prairie Care Mankato is part of Mankato Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Care Mankato located?
Prairie Care Mankato is located in the City Center neighborhood of Mankato, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in City Center.
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