For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 78 students in 56001, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in 56001, MN is Kato Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 56001 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 56001, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 56001, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
56001, Minnesota 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
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 charter schools in 56001, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 56001, MN include Kato Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 56001?
1 public charter schools are located in 56001.
What is the racial composition of students in 56001?
56001 public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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