| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton | Pemberton | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 697 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial | Garden City | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 969 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Mankato Public School District | Mankato | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 8,398 | 26 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Maple River School District | Amboy | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 938 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| St. Clair Public School District | Saint Clair | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 787 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Blue Earth County compares
Together they enroll 11,789 students across 35 schools. The largest is Mankato Public School District with 8,398 students. Districts here average 8.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Blue Earth County is Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Blue Earth County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Blue Earth County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Blue Earth County, MN?
Of the districts serving Blue Earth County, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.