For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 810 students in Mankato, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Mankato, MN are Franklin Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mankato, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Gr: PK | 17 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Mankato, 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
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 preschools in Mankato, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Mankato, MN include Franklin Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mankato?
3 public preschools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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