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Learning is a life long journey. Greater Mankato prides itself on its investment in to education, both in terms of opportunity and access. Year after year, our school district ranks above average in statewide ratings for Reading, Science and Math. Whether you’re plotting the course for your first born or interested in learning a new skill yourself, there are boundless experiences available in Greater Mankato.
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Public Schooling
Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) distinguishes itself with early educational offerings, robust programming through the Community Education Department and it’s neighborhood school design.
Early Learning (Pre-K)
Early Childhood Family Education is a MN State funded educational program for families with children from birth to 5 (not yet in kindergarten). The mission of Early Childhood Family Education is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents and to help parents provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.
Community Education
Mankato Community Education supports the educational, social and recreational needs of the community by serving children ages birth to five, youth and adults throughout the Mankato Area Public Schools communities. Assuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world by providing programming to reach all, teach all, and include all.
Featured School
For more than 150 years students in the Mankato area have had the opportunity to pursue an academically rigorous, dynamic, God-centered education at Loyola Catholic School. Working with families to develop the whole child, modeling and teaching core principles of faith, academic excellence, leadership, and service, ensuring that Loyola graduates are well-prepared to face life’s challenges and contribute to faith, local, and global communities. [photo courtesy of Gregg Andersen/Gallery 19]
Charter & Parochial
Greater Mankato offers a variety of educational options for K – 12. There are faith based options as well as Charter school opportunities.
South Central College
1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003
Rasmussen College
130 St Andrews Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 College Ave, St Peter, MN 56082
Community Learning
There are a variety of organizations and programs that have a focus on education in Greater Mankato
Community Partners
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