Best High Schools in Nicollet County, MN

Nicollet County, MN has 15 high schools with 6,088 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 Nicollet County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nicollet County exceed 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. 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

4. St. Peter High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 718 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. Le Sueur-henderson High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 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. Gfw High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

9. Sibley East-arlington Senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

10. Rock Bend Hs Alc

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nicollet County, MN

Nicollet County, MN has 7 middle schools with 3,325 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 Nicollet County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nicollet 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. St. Peter Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 621 Students

4. Le Sueur-henderson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students

5. Sibley East Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students

6. Gfw Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nicollet County, MN

Nicollet County, MN has 20 elementary schools with 4,408 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 Nicollet County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nicollet 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. 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

4. North Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 383 Students

5. Monroe Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students

6. Hoover Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students

7. Park Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

8. Gfw Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students

9. Sibley East-gaylord Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sibley East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students

10. Jefferson Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nicollet County, MN

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

Community Factors

Nicollet County, MN has a total population of 34,454 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nicollet County, MN

13,936

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nicollet 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+

14.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicollet County, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,407 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Nicollet County, MN

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Blue Earth County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Le Sueur County, MN

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Steele County, MN

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations