Best Nicollet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 314 students in Nicollet, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 85 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Nicollet, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nicollet, MN are Nicollet Elementary School and Nicollet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nicollet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nicollet, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nicollet, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Nicollet, MN include Nicollet Elementary School and Nicollet High School.
How many public schools are located in Nicollet?
3 public schools are located in Nicollet.
What percentage of students in Nicollet go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Nicollet are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet?
Nicollet public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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