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Best Cokato Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,734 students in Cokato, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Cokato, MN are Dassel-cokato Middle School, Cokato Elementary School and Dassel-cokato Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cokato, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cokato have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cokato, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #55.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E Cokato St
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Village Ranch Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13637 60th St. Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Elementary School
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: K-4
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cokato, Minnesota

Cokato, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Day Treatment Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Dassel-cokato Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4851 Reardon Avenue Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: K-8
Eastern Wright Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Meeker & Wright Special Education (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 460
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Step Se Program High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
220 Millard Ave
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cokato, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cokato, MN include Dassel-cokato Middle School, Cokato Elementary School and Dassel-cokato Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cokato?
7 public schools are located in Cokato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cokato?
Cokato public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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