For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 99 students in Pope County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Pope County, MN is 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 charter school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pope County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 North Nelson
Cyrus, MN 56323
(320) 795-2217
Cyrus, MN 56323
(320) 795-2217
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ebd Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
320 First Street S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
820 Portland Ave.
Villard, MN 56385
(320) 554-2201
Villard, MN 56385
(320) 554-2201
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pope County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pope County, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Pope County?
1 public charter schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public charter schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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