For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 6,540 students in Blue Earth County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN are Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Eagle Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blue Earth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eagle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Le Sueur Ave
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
(507) 207-3530
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
(507) 207-3530
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 James Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-5480
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Main St W
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4285
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Maple River Secondary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Grades: 6-12
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Anderson Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3059
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1212.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1313.
Dakota Meadows Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 387-5077
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-7672
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #1616.
Kato Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Blue Earth County Public 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
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
Magic Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: 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
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
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Grades: 6-8
| 130 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 elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Eagle Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blue Earth County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Blue Earth County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Maple River Secondary vs. Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
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