Top 10 Best Mcleod County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,338 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcleod County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Glen St S
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Grades: 4-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Winsted Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Grades: 3-6
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #88.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Magnet School
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
| 237 students
Rank: #99.
New Century Academy
Magnet School
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
| 117 students
Rank: #1010.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson West Elementary School
Magnet School
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Grades: PK-1
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Grades: PK-2
| 329 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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