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Best Mcleod County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mcleod County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crow River Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2618
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Lester Prairie Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
New Century Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 School Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
Special Education School
30 Glen St Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2618
Gr: 12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mcleod County are often viewed compared to one another?

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