Best Schools in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County, MN has 37 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 9,211 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in McLeod County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McLeod County, MN
The top high schools in McLeod County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Litchfield Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Hutchinson Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
3. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
4. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.
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Projected Test Scores
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
5. Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
6. Lester Prairie Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 239 Students
7. Gfw High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
8. New Century Academy
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New Century Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 117 Students
9. Crow River Area Learning Center
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
10. Swwc Alternative Learning Center -
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Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in McLeod County, MN
The top middle schools in McLeod County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hutchinson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
2. Litchfield Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 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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Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
5. Gfw Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students
6. Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McLeod County, MN
The top elementary schools in McLeod County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 369 Students
2. Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary
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Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
3. Hutchinson Park Elementary
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Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 381 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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Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
7. Winsted Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 192 Students
8. New Discoveries Montessori Academy
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Projected Test Scores
New Discoveries Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 237 Students
9. Lester Prairie Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
10. Hutchinson West Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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.
Questions About Schools in McLeod County, MN
How many schools are in McLeod County, MN?
McLeod County, MN has 37 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 9,211 students in total.
How do schools in McLeod County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in McLeod County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in McLeod County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McLeod County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcleod County
5 places in Mcleod County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Hutchinson (9)
- Glencoe (3)
- Lester Prairie (2)
- Winsted (2)
- Silver Lake (1)
School districts (2)
- Hutchinson Public School District (7 schools)
- Glencoe-Silver Lake School District (4 schools)