For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 78 students in Blue Earth County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Blue Earth County, MN is Kato Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Blue Earth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Kato Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Blue Earth County?
1 public charter schools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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