Best Schools in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County, MN has a total of 37 schools including 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 9,035 students attend McLeod County, MN schools. On average, schools in McLeod County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McLeod County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County, MN has 13 high schools with 3,099 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in McLeod County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McLeod County exceed expectations.
1. Litchfield Senior High
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Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Hutchinson Senior High
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
3. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
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Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
4. Gfw High School
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Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
5. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.
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Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
6. Lester Prairie Secondary
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Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 239 Students
7. Crow River Area Learning Center
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
8. New Century Academy
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New Century Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 117 Students
9. Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 12 • 20 Students
10. Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Ctr
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County, MN has 6 middle schools with 1,727 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in McLeod County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McLeod County meet expectations.
1. Litchfield Middle School
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Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 Students
2. Hutchinson Middle
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
3. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle
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Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 400 Students
4. Gsl Junior High School
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Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
5. Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County, MN has 17 elementary schools with 4,200 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in McLeod County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McLeod County exceed expectations.
1. Humphrey Elementary
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Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 278 Students
2. Hutchinson Park Elementary
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 381 Students
3. Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary
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Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
4. Lake Ripley Elementary
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Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 577 Students
5. Lakeside Elementary
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Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 399 Students
6. Gfw Elementary School
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Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
7. Winsted Elementary
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Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 192 Students
8. Lester Prairie Elementary
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Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
9. New Discoveries Montessori Academy
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New Discoveries Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 237 Students
10. Hutchinson West Elementary
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McLeod County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McLeod County, MN has a total population of 36,771 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McLeod County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McLeod County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McLeod County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McLeod County, MN.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McLeod County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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