For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 99 students in Pope County, MN.
The top ranked public charter school 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 charter school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pope County (2025)
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%
Pope County 51±¬ÁÏs (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%
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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 charter schools in Pope County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pope County, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Pope County?
1 public charter schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public charter schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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