Nicollet is extremely supportive of it’s four area schools, Nicollet Public (PreK-12), Trinity Lutheran (PreK-8), Immanuel Lutheran (PreK-8) and Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School (9-12). There are many nearby post secondary education facilities including Minnesota State University Mankato (Mankato), Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato), Rasmussen College (Mankato), South Central Community College (North Mankato), Martin Luther College (New Ulm), and Gustavus Adolphus (St. Peter).

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Nicollet’s churches serve the spiritual needs of its people and are an important part of the town’s social structure. Nicollet is home to two churches, Trinity Lutheran and St. Paul’s Catholic Church, also Immanuel Lutheran Church, located in rural Courtland.