For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 140 students in Starbuck, MN (there are , serving 23 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Starbuck, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Starbuck, MN are Glacial Hills Elementary School and Minnewaska Area Win Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starbuck, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Starbuck have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Starbuck, MN (2026)
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: #22.
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Starbuck, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Starbuck, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Starbuck, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School and Minnewaska Area Win Academy.
How many public schools are located in Starbuck?
2 public schools are located in Starbuck.
What percentage of students in Starbuck go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Starbuck are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Starbuck?
Starbuck public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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