| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Public School District | Hutchinson | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 2,765 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools | Stewart | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 468 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Glencoe-Silver Lake School District | Brownton | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,446 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted | Winsted | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,305 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lester Prairie Public School District | Lester Prairie | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 487 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How McLeod County compares
Together they enroll 6,471 students across 25 schools. The largest is Hutchinson Public School District with 2,765 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in McLeod County, Minnesota
McLeod County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in McLeod County is Hutchinson Public School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in McLeod County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in McLeod County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in McLeod County, MN?
Of the districts serving McLeod County, Hutchinson Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.