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Blue Earth County Public Schools

Blue Earth County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

26

public schools

Total Enrollment

9,049

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Blue Earth County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Blue Earth County has 5 district entries. MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 23 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. MANKATO has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

26

in Blue Earth County

Reported Enrollment

9,049

26 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

1

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle2
High11
Other3

5 School Districts in Blue Earth County

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

23 schools
8,362 students

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL

3 schools
969 students

MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
938 students

ST. CLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
787 students

Kato Public Charter School

1 school
68 students

26 Public Schools in Blue Earth County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 26 matching schools

MANKATO EAST SENIOR HIGH

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56002 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,293 students

MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56002 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,223 students

Prairie Winds Middle School

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle954 students

Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL

LAKE CRYSTAL, 56055 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–12High517 students

Maple River Secondary

MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAPLETON, 56065 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High495 students

Maple River Elementary

MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAPLETON, 56065 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary443 students

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL

LAKE CRYSTAL, 56055 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary439 students

Rosa Parks Elementary

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary434 students

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary414 students

ST. CLAIR ELEMENTARY

ST. CLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SAINT CLAIR, 56080 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary401 students

ST. CLAIR SECONDARY

ST. CLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SAINT CLAIR, 56080 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–12High386 students

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary376 students

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary370 students

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary333 students

EAGLE LAKE ELEMENTARY

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

EAGLE LAKE, 56024 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary301 students

SPECIAL EDUCATION

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–12Special Education267 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary204 students

Central High Area Learning Center

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed only9–12Alternative92 students

Kato Public Charter School

Kato Public Charter School

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed only6–12Charter68 students

Prairie Care Mankato

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MANKATO, 56001 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–12Alternative23 students

Blue Earth County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Blue Earth County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Blue Earth County public school directory?

The directory lists 26 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Blue Earth County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Blue Earth County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Blue Earth County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Blue Earth County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Blue Earth County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Blue Earth County Education OverviewCounty school score: 51/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.