For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,304 students in Glenwood, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, MN are Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Minnewaska Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenwood, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 4-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 4th St Se
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Gr: K-3 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Gr: 7-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Minnewaska Area Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.
Special Education School
409 Se 4th St
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg
Alternative School
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 9-12
Glenwood, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ebd Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
320 First Street S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenwood, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, MN include Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Minnewaska Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood?
6 public schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glenwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glenwood include: Minnewaska Area Elementary School vs. Minnewaska Secondary, Minnewaska Secondary vs. Minnewaska Area Elementary School
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