📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
6 Rated Districts in the Mankato, MN Metro Area
MCA 2024–25 · percentile among Minnesota districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial | Lake Crystal | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Nicollet Public School District | Nicollet | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Mankato Public School District | Mankato | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #4 | Maple River School District | Mapleton | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #5 | St. Peter Public School District | Saint Peter | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #6 | St. Clair Public School District | Saint Clair | 8/10 Good | 75th |
Best School Districts in the Mankato, MN Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MCA 2024–25 (Minnesota) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Mankato, MN metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the Mankato, MN metro area, the highest-rated is Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (Lake Crystal), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.