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McLeod County Public Schools

McLeod County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

22

public schools

Total Enrollment

5,288

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the McLeod County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

McLeod County has 5 district entries. HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 10 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. HUTCHINSON has the most listed schools, with 12 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

22

in McLeod County

Reported Enrollment

5,288

22 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

2

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle4
High8
Other2

5 School Districts in McLeod County

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

10 schools
2,765 students

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,446 students

LESTER PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools
487 students

NEW DISCOVERIES MONTESSORI ACADEMY

1 school
237 students

New Century Academy

1 school
117 students

22 Public Schools in McLeod County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGH

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High908 students

HUTCHINSON MIDDLE

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle565 students

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SENIOR HIGH

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENCOE, 55336 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High496 students

HUTCHINSON WEST ELEMENTARY

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–1Primary426 students

LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENCOE, 55336 / Rural: Distant

Listed only3–6Primary399 students

HUTCHINSON PARK ELEMENTARY

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only4–5Primary381 students

Hutchinson Tiger Elementary

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only2–3Primary369 students

Lincoln Elementary

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENCOE, 55336 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–2Primary329 students

LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

LESTER PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

LESTER PRAIRIE, 55354 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary248 students

LESTER PRAIRIE SECONDARY

LESTER PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

LESTER PRAIRIE, 55354 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High239 students

NEW DISCOVERIES MONTESSORI ACADEMY

NEW DISCOVERIES MONTESSORI ACADEMY

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Charter237 students

GSL Junior High School

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENCOE, 55336 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–8Middle222 students

WINSTED ELEMENTARY

HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED

WINSTED, 55395 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary192 students

New Century Academy

New Century Academy

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12Charter117 students

HUTCHINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL A.L.C.

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Alternative66 students

SWWC Alternative Learning Center -

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

GLENCOE, 55336 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12Alternative23 students

HOWARD LAKE WAVERLY WINSTED ECSE

HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED

WINSTED, 55395 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education21 students

CROW RIVER AREA LEARNING CENTER

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Alternative20 students

HUTCHINSON TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PG

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed only12Special Education20 students

CORNERSTONE

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON, 55350 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Alternative9 students

McLeod County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which McLeod County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the McLeod County public school directory?

The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in McLeod County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this McLeod County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some McLeod County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in McLeod County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this McLeod County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to McLeod County Education OverviewCounty school score: 37/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.