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Prairie Care Mankato
School · MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
120 E MAIN ST, Mankato, MN 56001
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Strong
About Prairie Care Mankato
Prairie Care Mankato is a public school in Mankato, MN, part of the MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 17 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,224, where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 17 students, Prairie Care Mankato is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Address
- 120 E MAIN ST, Mankato, MN 56001
- Phone
- (507) 387-1818
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 5 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
120 E MAIN ST, Mankato, MN 56001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prairie Care Mankato may also want to explore other schools in the area. LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.7 miles away). Another option is GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away). Additionally, SPECIAL EDUCATION (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Mankato, see our Mankato schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL EDUCATION Mankato | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mankato | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Kato Public Charter School Mankato | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY North Mankato | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY Mankato | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Central High Area Learning Center Mankato | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| CENTRAL FREEDOM SCHOOL Mankato | 0.8 mi | — |
| Central Middle School ALC Mankato | 0.8 mi | — |
| MONROE ELEMENTARY North Mankato | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Mankato | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH Mankato | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mankato | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Mankato | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY Mankato | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mankato | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mankato | 1.7 mi | 8.3 |
| FUTURES PROGRAM North Mankato | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary Mankato | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| HOOVER ELEMENTARY North Mankato | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Mankato Schools Center for Learning Mankato | 2.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,224
Median Home Value
$263,100
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
Population
50,960
College Educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.5%
Avg Commute
15 min
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Median Age
28.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Prairie Care Mankato has a median household income of $67,224. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $263,100, with a median rent of $1,088/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.9%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 15 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prairie Care Mankato
What grades does Prairie Care Mankato serve?
Prairie Care Mankato serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie Care Mankato?
Prairie Care Mankato has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Care Mankato?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Care Mankato is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Prairie Care Mankato?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Prairie Care Mankato has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Prairie Care Mankato a charter school?
No, Prairie Care Mankato is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Care Mankato a Title I school?
No, Prairie Care Mankato is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Care Mankato?
64.7% of students at Prairie Care Mankato qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,874/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Mankato). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Phone
- (507) 387-1818
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 8,276
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,091
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