For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 869 students in Nicollet County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nicollet County, MN are Minnesota River School, Oshawa Learning Academy and Hoffman Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Nicollet County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nicollet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
St. Peter Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Gr: 5-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Futures Sun
Special Education School
2077 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 7-12
Nicollet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Green Acres High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Freeman Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Gr: 9-12
Hoffman Learning Ctr.(North Cott) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2001 Sheppard Rd.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Lafayette Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Gr: PK-8
Minnesota Prairie School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Minnesota Valley Ed. District (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: K-12
59917 236th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nicollet County, MN include Minnesota River School, Oshawa Learning Academy and Hoffman Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Nicollet County?
9 public middle schools are located in Nicollet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet County?
Nicollet County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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