Best Schools in Blue Earth County, MN
Blue Earth County, MN has 51 public schools (16 high, 6 middle, 22 elementary) serving 18,170 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Blue Earth County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blue Earth County, MN
The top high schools in Blue Earth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Mankato West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1223 Students
3. Maple River Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
4. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students
5. Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
6. Nicollet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
7. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
8. Mankato East Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
9. St. Clair Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Clair Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 386 Students
10. Blue Earth Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 418 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blue Earth County, MN
The top middle schools in Blue Earth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Dakota Meadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
3. Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 122 Students
4. Prairie Winds Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 954 Students
5. Morristown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 112 Students
6. Blue Earth Area Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blue Earth County, MN
The top elementary schools in Blue Earth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
2. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
3. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
4. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
5. Kennedy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
6. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
8. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
9. St. Clair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Clair Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students
10. Maple River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
18.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Blue Earth County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blue Earth County, MN
How many schools are in Blue Earth County, MN?
Blue Earth County, MN has 51 public schools: 16 high schools, 6 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 18,170 students in total.
How do schools in Blue Earth County perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in Blue Earth County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Blue Earth County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blue Earth County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Blue Earth County
3 places in Blue Earth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Mankato (13)
- Eagle Lake (1)
- Mapleton (1)
School districts (2)
- Mankato Public School District (18 schools)
- Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (3 schools)