For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 321 students in Hutchinson, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hutchinson, MN are New Discoveries Montessori Academy and New Century Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Hutchinson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hutchinson, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
New Century Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 School Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-3660
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Hutchinson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Hutchinson Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
30 Glen Street Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2615
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Little Crow Tele-media Network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hutchinson, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hutchinson, MN include New Discoveries Montessori Academy and New Century Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hutchinson?
2 public charter schools are located in Hutchinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson?
Hutchinson public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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