For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,036 students in Hutchinson, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 374 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hutchinson, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hutchinson, 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.
Hutchinson, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hutchinson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hutchinson, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Glen St S
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Gr: 4-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 School Road Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-1122
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-1122
Gr: 2-3 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1365 S Grade Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Crow River Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Hutchinson Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2618
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2618
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
New Century Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1365 S Grade Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
Special Education School
30 Glen St Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2618
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2618
Gr: 12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Gr: PK-1 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hutchinson, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hutchinson, MN include Hutchinson Park Elementary School, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School and Hutchinson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hutchinson?
12 public schools are located in Hutchinson.
What percentage of students in Hutchinson go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hutchinson are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson?
Hutchinson public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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