For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 321 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mcleod County, MN are New Discoveries Montessori Academy and New Century Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mcleod County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mcleod County, MN include New Discoveries Montessori Academy and New Century Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Mcleod County?
2 public charter schools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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