Best High Schools in Blue Earth County, MN

Blue Earth County, MN has 22 high schools with 6,911 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Blue Earth County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Blue Earth County meet expectations.

1. New Ulm High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students

2. Mankato West Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1223 Students

3. Maple River Secondary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maple River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students

4. Mankato East Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students

5. Nicollet High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students

6. Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students

7. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students

8. Cleveland Secondary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cleveland Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students

9. St. Clair Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Clair Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 386 Students

10. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students

Best Middle Schools in Blue Earth County, MN

Blue Earth County, MN has 5 middle schools with 2,142 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Blue Earth County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Blue Earth County don't meet expectations.

1. Dakota Meadows Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students

2. Prairie Winds Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 954 Students

3. Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 122 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Blue Earth County, MN

Blue Earth County, MN has 21 elementary schools with 6,320 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Blue Earth County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Blue Earth County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

2. Bridges Community Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 233 Students

3. Waterville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students

4. Nicollet Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students

5. St. Clair Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Clair Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students

6. Franklin Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students

7. Jefferson Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 204 Students

8. Eagle Lake Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students

9. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students

10. Madelia Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Blue Earth County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Blue Earth County, MN has a total population of 69,112 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Blue Earth County, MN

15,663

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Blue Earth County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

18.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blue Earth County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blue Earth County, MN.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,945 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Blue Earth County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Blue Earth County, MN

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Nicollet County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waseca County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Le Sueur County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Watonwan County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Faribault County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brown County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sibley County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Steele County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rice County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Martin County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations