For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 140 students in Starbuck, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Starbuck have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Starbuck, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Starbuck, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Glacial Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 West 6th Street
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Starbuck, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Starbuck, MN include Glacial Hills Elementary School and Minnewaska Area Win Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Starbuck?
2 public elementary schools are located in Starbuck.
What is the racial composition of students in Starbuck?
Starbuck public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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