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Schools in Hutchinson · Hutchinson Public School District

Hutchinson’s public schools outscore 80% of Minnesota districts

56% of students in Hutchinson’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hutchinson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#87of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
57%
▲ 6 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 11 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 7 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.2K
▼ 17% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.7
MN 14.8
Schools in town
14
2,575 students on the public path
In brief

Hutchinson’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1321 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hutchinson’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,151 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Hutchinson Tiger Elementary, then Hutchinson Middle, then Hutchinson Senior High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

New Century Academy, New Discoveries Montessori Academy, St. Anastasia Cahtolic School (private), St. Anastasia Elementary School (private), Maplewood Academy (private) and Northwoods SDA Elementary (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hutchinson’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Minnesota school districts, #87 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1321)Better than 87%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,380 test results and a graduating class of 233 could put Hutchinson anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Hutchinson’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,376 in math, 1,385 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hutchinson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Hutchinson West ElementaryHutchinson Public School DistrictNo scores
2–3Hutchinson Tiger ElementaryHutchinson Public School DistrictNo scores
6–8Hutchinson MiddleHutchinson Public School DistrictB+
9–12Hutchinson Senior HighHutchinson Public School DistrictA−

Hutchinson’s public schools are run by Hutchinson Public School District, which also serves Acoma, Boon Lake, Cedar Mills and Cedar Mills and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hutchinson Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 10 schools · 2,722 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 14.7 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$14,151MN $17,091 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 51.1% · 1385 students tested
Math56%
State average 44.8% · 1376 students tested

Hutchinson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Hutchinson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HutchinsonA−Hutchinson Public
Hassan Valley—Hutchinson Public PK–12 · Glencoe-Silver Lake PK–12
Lynn—Hutchinson Public
AcomaA−Hutchinson Public

All 3 neighbors share Hutchinson Public with Hutchinson, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Hutchinson

14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Hutchinsonby address
Hutchinson West Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–1
431 students12:1Rate it →
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
Elementary · Grades 2–3
375 students14:1Rate it →
Hutchinson Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades 4–5
A−
371 students14:1Rate it →
Hutchinson Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
535 students15:1Rate it →
Hutchinson Senior High
High · Grades 9–12
A−
863 students17:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Crow River Area Learning Center
High · Grades 9–12
C−
Alternative Education
32 studentsRate it →
Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.
Middle · Grades 6–8
D−
Alternative Education
73 studentsRate it →
Hutchinson Transition Assistance PG
High · Grades 12
Special Education
30 students18:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
C−
Charter
219 students11:1Rate it →
New Century Academy
High · Grades 6–12
D
Charter
95 students8:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Anastasia Cahtolic School
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Catholic
126 students14:1Rate it →
St. Anastasia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Catholic
123 students17:1Rate it →
Maplewood Academy
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Religious
71 students10:1Rate it →
Northwoods SDA Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
59 students12:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Cornerstone and Hutchinson Night Alt Learning CTR).

Questions about Hutchinson’s schools

Are Hutchinson’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hutchinson children attend outscore 80% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #87 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hutchinson in?

Hutchinson Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,722 students in 10 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hutchinson kids go to high school?

Hutchinson Senior High, with 863 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Hutchinson’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Hutchinson Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Hutchinson spend per student?

$14,151 in Hutchinson Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hutchinson?

Yes: St. Anastasia Cahtolic School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 126 students), St. Anastasia Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 123 students), Maplewood Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 71 students) and Northwoods SDA Elementary (religious, grades PK–8, 59 students). Hutchinson also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.