For the 2026 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 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pope County (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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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