For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 3,674 students in Nicollet County, MN (there are , serving 767 private students). 83% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nicollet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Monroe Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1524 Hoover Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-5202
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 N 9th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Gr: 2-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #99.
St. Peter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
St. Peter Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Gr: 5-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Futures Sun
Special Education School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
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
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Bend High School Alc
Alternative School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Alc
Alternative School
2121 West Broadway Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1405 S 7th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Gr: K-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Nicollet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Green Acres High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Freeman Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Gr: 9-12
Hoffman Learning Ctr.(North Cott) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2001 Sheppard Rd.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Lafayette Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Gr: PK-8
Minnesota Prairie School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Minnesota Valley Ed. District (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: K-12
59917 236th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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?
22 public schools are located in Nicollet County.
What percentage of students in Nicollet County go to public school?
83% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nicollet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nicollet County include: Monroe Elementary School vs. Hoover Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School
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