Top 10 Best Mcleod County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,312 students in Mcleod County, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 614 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mcleod County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mcleod County, MN are Hutchinson Senior High School, Hutchinson Park Elementary School and Hutchinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Mcleod County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Roberts Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Park Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Glen St S
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Grades: 2-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Crow River Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Roberts Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeside Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Grades: 3-6
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Glen St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #88.
Winsted Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK-4
| 198 students
Rank: #99.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
Lester Prairie Secondary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1111.
Gsl Junior High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Grades: 7-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1212.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1313.
New Century Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 School Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Rank: #1414.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Special Education School
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
1200 Robert Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 School Road Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-1122
Grades: 2-3
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
Special Education School
145 Glen St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: 12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Grades: PK-1
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Glencoe
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcleod County, MN

Mcleod County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Crow River Sp Ed Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E. 11th St. Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 5-10
| 2 students
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1107 E 11th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
30 Glen Street Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
335 Third Street South
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 7-9
| 72 students
335 3rd Street S
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 116 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 111 students
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Mcleod County, MN include Hutchinson Senior High School, Hutchinson Park Elementary School and Hutchinson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mcleod County, MN?
22 public schools are located in Mcleod County, MN.
What percentage of students in Mcleod County, MN go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mcleod County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County, MN?
Mcleod County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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