For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN are Winsted Elementary School, Lester Prairie Elementary School and New Discoveries Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcleod County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winsted Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Special Education School
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Grades: PK-1
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Mcleod County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
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
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Develop. Cognative Delays Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 5-10
| 2 students
Early Intervention Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glencoe-silver Lake Alp High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1107 E 11th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Hutchinson Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
30 Glen Street Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Little Crow Tele-media Network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
335 Third Street South
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 7-9
| 72 students
335 3rd Street S
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 116 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 111 students
Transitions Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN include Winsted Elementary School, Lester Prairie Elementary School and New Discoveries Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Mcleod County?
6 public preschools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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