For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 203 students in 56001, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56001, MN are Central High Area Learning Center, Prairie Care Mankato and Kato Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56001 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56001, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56001 have a Graduation Rate of 21%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kato Public Charter School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56001, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Lines Adult Connection
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Area Night School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
10 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 2
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1868
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
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
56001, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Mankato Area Graduation Foundation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: K-9
Phoenix Recovery Programs Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56001, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56001, MN include Central High Area Learning Center, Prairie Care Mankato and Kato Public Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 56001?
9 public high schools are located in 56001.
What is the racial composition of students in 56001?
56001 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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