For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 629 students in Glenwood, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Glenwood, MN are Minnewaska Secondary and Minnewaska Area Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Glenwood, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in Glenwood, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Glenwood, MN include Minnewaska Secondary and Minnewaska Area Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Glenwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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