For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 810 students in Mankato, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Mankato, MN are Franklin Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mankato, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mankato have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Mankato, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Mankato, Minnesota ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Grades: 6
| 289 students
K.i.d.s Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mankato Area Graduation Foundation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Phoenix Recovery Programs Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mankato, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Mankato, MN include Franklin Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mankato?
3 public preschools are located in Mankato.
What is the racial composition of students in Mankato?
Mankato public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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