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Best Nicollet County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 3,674 students in Nicollet County, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 490 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Nicollet County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nicollet County, MN are Bridges Community Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nicollet County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nicollet County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
441 Monroe Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1524 Hoover Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 N 9th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Gr: 2-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #99.
St. Peter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
St. Peter Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK | 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Bend High School Alc
Alternative School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Alc
Alternative School
2121 West Broadway Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Socrates Online
2075 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 389-5106
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
1405 S 7th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Gr: K-1 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Nicollet County, MN include Bridges Community Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nicollet County?
21 public schools are located in Nicollet County.
What percentage of students in Nicollet County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Nicollet County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet County?
Nicollet County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nicollet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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