For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,280 students in Glenwood, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Glenwood, MN are Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Minnewaska Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Glenwood, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 4-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Gr: 7-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Minnewaska Area Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glenwood, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Glenwood, MN include Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Minnewaska Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood?
6 public schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glenwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glenwood include: Minnewaska Area Elementary School vs. Minnewaska Secondary, Minnewaska Secondary vs. Minnewaska Area Elementary School
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