For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,426 students in Pope County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pope County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pope County, MN are Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Glacial Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pope County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 4-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 4th St Se
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Grades: K-3
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
Minnewaska Area Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.
Special Education School
409 Se 4th St
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg
Alternative School
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cyrus Technology Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
100 North Nelson
Cyrus, MN 56323
(320) 795-2217
Cyrus, MN 56323
(320) 795-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Ebd Day Treatment (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
320 First Street S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glacial Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 West 6th Street
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Minnewaska East (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
320 First St. S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 Portland Ave.
Villard, MN 56385
(320) 554-2201
Villard, MN 56385
(320) 554-2201
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pope County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Pope County, MN include Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Glacial Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pope County, MN?
8 public schools are located in Pope County, MN.
What percentage of students in Pope County, MN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pope County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County, MN?
Pope County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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