Top 10 Best Mcleod County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,305 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN are Hutchinson Park Elementary School, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School and Hutchinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcleod County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Glen St S
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Grades: 4-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 School Road Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-1122
Grades: 2-3
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Winsted Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #88.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
New Century Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 School Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1010.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
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
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcleod County, MN

Mcleod County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Roberts Road
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
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
30 Glen Street Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
335 Third Street South
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 7-9
| 72 students
335 3rd Street S
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 116 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 111 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 elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN include Hutchinson Park Elementary School, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School and Hutchinson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcleod County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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