Best Schools in Nicollet County, MN
Nicollet County, MN has 47 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 15,293 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Nicollet County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicollet County, MN
The top high schools in Nicollet 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. Le Sueur-henderson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 279 Students
4. St. Peter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 718 Students
5. Nicollet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
6. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
7. Mankato East Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
8. Sibley East-arlington Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
9. Gfw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
10. Rock Bend Hs Alc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nicollet County, MN
The top middle schools in Nicollet 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. St. Peter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 621 Students
4. Prairie Winds Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 954 Students
5. Sibley East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students
6. Gfw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students
7. Le Sueur-henderson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicollet County, MN
The top elementary schools in Nicollet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 383 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. Bridges Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 233 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
6. Nicollet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
7. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
8. Hoover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
9. Monroe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students
10. Gfw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 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
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 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
14.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Nicollet County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicollet County, MN
How many schools are in Nicollet County, MN?
Nicollet County, MN has 47 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 15,293 students in total.
How do schools in Nicollet County perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Nicollet County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Nicollet County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicollet 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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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nicollet County
2 places in Nicollet County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- North Mankato (5)
- Nicollet (3)
School districts (2)
- St. Peter Public School District (7 schools)
- Nicollet Public School District (3 schools)