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Best Mcleod County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcleod County, MN are Hutchinson Middle School, Cornerstone and New Discoveries Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mcleod County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1365 S Grade Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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: #77.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1365 S Grade Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc Midlevel - Glencoe
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcleod County, MN include Hutchinson Middle School, Cornerstone and New Discoveries Montessori Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcleod County?
8 public middle schools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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