For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 642 students in Glenwood, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, MN are Minnewaska Area Intermediate School and Minnewaska Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glenwood, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 4-6
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 4th St Se
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Grades: K-3
| 339 students
Glenwood, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Minnewaska East (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
320 First St. S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, MN include Minnewaska Area Intermediate School and Minnewaska Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glenwood?
2 public elementary schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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