For the 2026 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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcleod County (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.
Winsted Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Lake Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2501
Gr: 3-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
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%
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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