For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,326 students in Blue Earth County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Blue Earth County, MN are Maple River Secondary, Central Middle School Alc and Prairie Care Mankato. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blue Earth County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple River Secondary
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Fulton Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Care Mankato
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Dakota Meadows Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Winds Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
St. Clair Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Main St W
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Gr: 7-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alternative School
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Blue Earth County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Magic Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: K-6 | 3 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
Gr: 9-12
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: K-9
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Gr: PK-4 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Maple River Secondary, Central Middle School Alc and Prairie Care Mankato.
How many public middle schools are located in Blue Earth County?
10 public middle schools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blue Earth County include: Maple River Secondary vs. Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec, St. Clair Secondary vs. Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec vs. Maple River Secondary
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