For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 132 students in Pope County, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Pope County, MN is Glacial Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Pope County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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%
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 North Nelson
Cyrus, MN 56323
(320) 795-2217
Cyrus, MN 56323
(320) 795-2217
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Glacial Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 West 6th Street
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Gr: K-6
820 Portland Ave.
Villard, MN 56385
(320) 554-2201
Villard, MN 56385
(320) 554-2201
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pope County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Pope County, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pope County?
2 public preschools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% 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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