For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,075 students in Blue Earth, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Blue Earth, MN are Blue Earth Area Secondary, Blue Earth Area Middle School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Blue Earth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blue Earth, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Grades: 8-12
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Grades: 6-7
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Blue Earth, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Earth Area Alp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 East 6th St.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blue Earth, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Blue Earth, MN include Blue Earth Area Secondary, Blue Earth Area Middle School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blue Earth?
4 public schools are located in Blue Earth.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth?
Blue Earth public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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