Best Pope County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 132 students in Pope County, MN.

The top-ranked public preschool 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 preschools have an score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Pope County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Glacial Hills Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334

Gr: PK-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: n/an/a

Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.

Special Education School

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409 Se 4th St
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800

Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pope County, MN

Pope County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cyrus Technology Elementary School (Closed 2014)

100 North Nelson
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

Glacial Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

610 West 6th Street
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840

Gr: K-6

Minnewaska East (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

320 First St. S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061

Villard Elementary School (Closed 2006)

820 Portland Ave.
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 preschools in Pope County, MN?

The top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Pope County?

2 public preschools are located in Pope County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?

Pope County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).