Top 5 Best Glencoe Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,455 students in Glencoe, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Glencoe, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Glencoe, MN are Lakeside Elementary School, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School and Gsl Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glencoe, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Glencoe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Glencoe, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Grades: 3-6
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Grades: 7-8
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Glencoe
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Glencoe, Minnesota

Glencoe, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Crow River Sp Ed Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E. 11th St. Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 5-10
| 2 students
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1107 E 11th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Glencoe, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Glencoe, MN include Lakeside Elementary School, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School and Gsl Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Glencoe?
6 public schools are located in Glencoe.
What percentage of students in Glencoe go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Glencoe are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe?
Glencoe public schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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