| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Public School District | Nicollet | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 347 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mankato Public School District | Mankato | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 8,398 | 26 | PK–12 | 1 |
| New Ulm Public School District | Courtland | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,162 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Peter Public School District | Saint Peter | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,090 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| G.F.W. Public Schools | Lafayette | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 600 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Nicollet County compares
Together they enroll 13,597 students across 47 schools. The largest is Mankato Public School District with 8,398 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Nicollet County, Minnesota
Nicollet County has 5 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nicollet County is Nicollet Public School District (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 Nicollet County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County, MN?
Of the districts serving Nicollet County, Nicollet Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th 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.