For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,797 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcleod County, MN are Crow River Area Learning Center, Hutchinson Senior High School and Cornerstone. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mcleod County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Mcleod County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Lester Prairie Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
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 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
Special Education School
145 Glen St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Gr: 12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mcleod County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
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
Gr: 5-10 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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
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
Gr: 10-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: K-8
Little Crow Tele-media Network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
335 Third Street South
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Gr: 7-9 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
335 3rd Street S
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Gr: 10-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Gr: 10-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcleod County, MN include Crow River Area Learning Center, Hutchinson Senior High School and Cornerstone.
How many public high schools are located in Mcleod County?
9 public high schools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mcleod County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcleod County include: Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School vs. Hutchinson Senior High School, Hutchinson Senior High School vs. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
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