For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,409 students in Glencoe, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Glencoe, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glencoe, MN are Lakeside Elementary School, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School and Gsl Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glencoe, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Glencoe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Glencoe, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Gr: 3-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Glencoe
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glencoe, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Glencoe, MN include Lakeside Elementary School, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School and Gsl Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Glencoe?
6 public schools are located in Glencoe.
What percentage of students in Glencoe go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Glencoe are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe?
Glencoe public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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