For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcleod County, MN are Hutchinson Middle School, Cornerstone and Lester Prairie Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcleod County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Lester Prairie Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #55.
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Grades: 7-8
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
New Century Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 School Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #77.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Glencoe
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Mcleod County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
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
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Develop. Cognative Delays Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 5-10
| 2 students
Early Intervention Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glencoe-silver Lake Alp High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1107 E 11th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Hutchinson Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
30 Glen Street Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Little Crow Tele-media Network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
335 Third Street South
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 7-9
| 72 students
335 3rd Street S
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 116 students
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Grades: 10-12
| 111 students
Transitions Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcleod County, MN include Hutchinson Middle School, Cornerstone and Lester Prairie Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcleod County?
8 public middle schools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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