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Best-Resourced Schools in Cokato, MN

5 public K-12 schools in Cokato from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

5 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Cokato's 5 public schools is Dassel-Cokato Senior High, scoring 27/100, against a city average of 39.2/100. Computed live across every Cokato campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Cokato, MN, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

5
Schools
1,689
Students
39.2/100
Avg Quality
18:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Cokato Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Cokato, MN enrolls 1,689 students across 5 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 18:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 39.2/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Cokato on this index is Dassel-Cokato Senior High, at 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 601 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Cokato spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Dassel-Cokato Senior High accounts for 35.6% of all Cokato public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Cokato-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cokato school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Cokato school enrollment ranges from 33 students (lowest) to 601 students (highest), a spread of 568 students. That spread reflects typical urban portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cokato student-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Cokato is typically wider than the Cokato-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Cokato

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Village Ranch Alternative Program 46.5/100
  2. 2 Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. 23.1/100
  3. 3 Dassel-Cokato Senior High 16.5/100
  4. 4 Dassel-Cokato Middle 15.1/100
  5. 5 Cokato Elementary 14.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Cokato, MN?

The highest-ranked school in Cokato is Dassel-Cokato Senior High with a quality score of 27/100. There are 5 public schools in Cokato with 1,689 total students.

How many schools are in Cokato, MN?

Cokato has 5 public schools with a total enrollment of 1,689 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 18:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.