For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN are Winsted Elementary School, Lester Prairie Elementary School 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcleod County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winsted Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Special Education School
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Gr: PK-1 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mcleod County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Roberts Road
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Crow River Sp Ed Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E. 11th St. Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Develop. Cognative Delays Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Gr: 5-10 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Early Intervention Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe-silver Lake Alp High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1107 E 11th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Gr: 10-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: K-8
Little Crow Tele-media Network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Two Century Ave.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-0267
335 Third Street South
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Stewart, MN 55385
(320) 328-5214
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Gr: 7-9 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
335 3rd Street S
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Gr: 10-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
335 3rd Street South
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Brownton, MN 55312
(320) 328-5214
Gr: 10-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Transitions Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1107 E 11th Street Suite 100
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2600
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN include Winsted Elementary School, Lester Prairie Elementary School and New Discoveries Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Mcleod County?
6 public preschools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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