For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 612 students in Glenwood, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, MN are Minnewaska Area Intermediate School and Minnewaska Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, MN include Minnewaska Area Intermediate School and Minnewaska Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glenwood?
2 public elementary schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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