Public schools in Mankato, MN
19 open public schools with an address in Mankato, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,964
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mankato public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Mankato, MN: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high, 3 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,964 students, an average of 314 per school. The largest campus is Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students), and the largest elementary school is Rosa Parks Elementary (425).
Every listed school belongs to Mankato Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mankato
Elementary schools in Mankato
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Mankato Public School District | PK–05 | 388 | 12.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Mankato Public School District | KG–05 | 191 | 11.6:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary Mankato Public School District | PK–05 | 347 | 13.6:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Mankato Public School District | KG–05 | 302 | 13.4:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Elementary Mankato Public School District | KG–05 | 425 | 11.7:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Mankato Public School District | KG–05 | 376 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Mankato
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School ALC Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | 06–08 | 0 | — | |
| Prairie Winds Middle School Mankato Public School District | 06–08 | 887 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Mankato
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Freedom School Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 1 | 1.2:1 | |
| Central High Area Learning Center Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 79 | 8.1:1 | |
| Insite Mankato Public School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 18 | — | |
| Life Lines Adult Connection Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | 11–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mankato Area Night School Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mankato Area Summer School Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mankato East Senior High Mankato Public School District | 09–12 | 1,302 | 19.8:1 | |
| Mankato West Senior High Mankato Public School District | 09–12 | 1,232 | 20.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mankato
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato Schools Center for Learning Mankato Public School District | PK–PK | 165 | — | |
| Prairie Care Mankato Mankato Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 18 | 18:1 | |
| Special Education Mankato Public School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 233 | 13.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.1%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black15.6%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Mankato schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,964 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mankato
How many public schools are in Mankato, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Mankato: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 5,964 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mankato?
All listed public schools with an address in Mankato belong to Mankato Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Mankato?
Mankato East Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mankato, with 1,302 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mankato?
No school with an address in Mankato is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mankato schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mankato public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mankato guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities