For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 140 students in Starbuck, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Starbuck, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Starbuck, MN are Glacial Hills Elementary School and Minnewaska Area Win Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starbuck, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Starbuck have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Starbuck, MN (2025)
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Starbuck, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glacial Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 West 6th Street
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Starbuck, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Starbuck, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School and Minnewaska Area Win Academy.
How many public schools are located in Starbuck?
2 public schools are located in Starbuck.
What percentage of students in Starbuck go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Starbuck are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Starbuck?
Starbuck public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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