North Mankato: Schools & Education
7 public schools serve North Mankato. Mankato East Senior High is the largest at 1,293 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 8,165 students.
- ~508 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
28 K-12 schools serving the area — about 508 residents per school. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (28)
| School Districts · Districts | MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Socrates |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,094 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 136 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 712 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 34.0% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Minnesota State University-Mankato |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Mankato |
| Nearest College · Phone | (507) 389-1866 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | North Mankato Central |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1001 Belgrade Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (507) 345-5120 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 56003 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 12 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 40.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12