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Best Mankato Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 3,014 students in Mankato, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mankato, MN are Mankato West Senior High School, Central High Area Learning Center and Prairie Care Mankato. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mankato, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mankato West Senior High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mankato, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mankato West Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-3461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Mankato East Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Hoffman Rd
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5671
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Futures Sun
Special Education School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Insite
Special Education School
50 Navaho Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: 12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Public Schools Online
10 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 2
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1868
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Summer School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Socrates Online
2075 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 389-5106
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mankato, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mankato, MN include Mankato West Senior High School, Central High Area Learning Center and Prairie Care Mankato.
How many public high schools are located in Mankato?
15 public high schools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mankato are often viewed compared to one another?

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