For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,689 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cokato, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Century Ave
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Village Ranch Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13637 60th St. Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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?
5 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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