Hutchinson is home to two public school districts — Independent District 423 and the New Century/New Discoveries Montessori Academy charter schools — and several private schools.

Learning opportunities don’t stop there. The area also is served by a variety of learning centers and organizations committed to the education of Hutchinson’s youth and adults.

Opportunities to learn about an outdoor interest or home management can be found at the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education department. A brochure of available classes is sent to every resident each January, May and September. The information is also available online at www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us/brochure.htm.

Hutchinson offers quality education in a variety of formats and fosters a learning environment from birth to graduation to enhance job skills.

Hutchinson Public Schools
District 423 Central Office: 30 Glen St. N.W. Superintendent is Daron VanderHeiden. Phone: (320) 587-2860. Fax: (320) 587-4590. Web site: www.hutch.k12.mn.us.
West Elementary: 875 School Road W. Principal Anne Broderius; serves more than 400 students in grades K-1. Phone: (320) 587-4470. Fax: (320) 587-0735.
Park Elementary: 100 Glen St. S.W. Principal is Dan Olberg; serves nearly 900 students in grades 2-5. Phone: (320) 587-2837. Fax: (320) 587-4821.
Hutchinson Middle School: 1365 South Grade Road. Principal is Todd Grina; serves more than 600 students in grades 6-8. Phone: (320) 587-2854. Fax: (320) 587-2857.
Hutchinson High School: 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Principal is Ron Johnson; serves about 1,000 students in grades 9-12. Phone: (320) 587-2151. Fax: (320) 587-8217.
Crow River Area Learning Center: Classrooms are in the Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Middle School. Director is Deb Marcotte; serves more than 40 students in grades 6-12. Qualified students learn in small classroom settings or by independent study. Day and evening classes available. Phone: (320) 234-2653. Fax: (320) 587-8217.
Cornerstone: 145 Glen St. S.W. Cornerstone is a transitional educational program for students in grades 7-12; serves 18 students. Phone: (320) 234-2683.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy: Temporary location at the McLeod County Fairgrounds just south of Century Avenue. New Discoveries uses the Montessori philosophy, which focuses on self-motivation and self-discipline. Administrative Director is Dave Conrad; serves 80 students in grades K-6. Phone: (320) 234-6362. Web site: http://newdiscoveries.org.
New Century Charter School: Temporary location at Hutchinson Technology Learning Center, 45 W. Highland Park Drive N.E. New Century uses project-based learning, while integrating classroom instruction. Administrative Director is Allen Hoffman; serves more than 150 students in grades 7-12. Phone: (320) 234-3660. Web site: www.newcenturycharter.com.

Private schools
St. John’s Lutheran School: 60903 110th St., nine miles west of Hutchinson in Cedar Mills Township. Principal is Robin Kruse; serves about 12 students in grades K-6. Phone: (320) 587-4851. E-mail: stjohns@hutchtel.net.
St. Anastasia Catholic School: 400 Lake St. S.W. Director is Karla Cross; serves 150 students in grades K-6. Phone: (320) 587-2490. Fax: (320) 587-6756. Web site: www.stanastasia.net.
Our Savior’s Lutheran School: 800 Bluff St. N.E. Principal is Leland Huebner; serves about 80 students in grades preschool-7. The mission of Our Savior’s Lutheran School is connecting people in Christ by proclaiming the forgiveness of sin in the gospel and the sacraments. Phone: (320) 587-3319. Fax: (320) 587-7861.
E-mail: osl@hutchtel.net.
Northwoods Seventh-day Adventists Elementary School: 95 Academy Lane N.W. Principal is Carlene Lang; serves about 20 students in a multi-grade classroom for grades preschool-8. Phone: (320) 234-5994.
Maplewood Academy: 700 Main St. N. Maplewood Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist high school, which offers boarding and day school options. Principal is Steve Sherman; serves about 90 students in grades 9-12. Phone: (320) 587-2830. Fax: (320) 587-5649. Web site: www.maplewoodacademny.org.
Immanuel Lutheran School: 20917 Walden Ave. in Acoma Township. Principal is Justin Groth; serves about 20 students in grades K-8. Phone: (320) 587-4858. E-mail: ils@hutchtel.net.
Agape Christian Academy: 950 School Road in the Word of Life Outreach Center. This year, Agape is expanding. It now serves students in grades preschool-4. Come fall of 2008, administration hopes to add grades 6-8 as well. Phone: (320) 587-9441. Web site: www.loversoftruth.com.
Other educational opportunities
Community Education: 900 Harington St. S.W. Class publications mailed to residents in January, May and September. Phone: (320) 587-2975. Web site: www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us/parkrec.
University of Minnesota Extension Service: Located at the McLeod County Fairgrounds. Offers agricultural, 4-H and nutrition services. Phone: (320) 587-0770.

Higher education
Ridgewater College: 2 Century Ave. President is Douglas Allen; serves more than 1,800 students. Ridgewater College is a community and technical college in Hutchinson and Willmar. The college offers opportunities in degree programs for transfer students and traditional students. Four-year degrees and career and technical training are available, as well as a variety of other coursework challenges. Students can earn an associate of arts, science, or applied science degrees. Masters degrees in some programs are also offered. Phone: (320) 587-3636. Fax: (320) 587-9019. Web site: www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu.

Preschools
Early Childhood Family Education: 775 School Road South. Early Childhood Family Education focuses on children from birth to kindergarden. Phone: (320) 587-8908. E-mail: ecfe@hutchtel.net.
Heartland Head Start: 904 State Highway 15 S. Head Start serves low-income families with 3- and 4-year-olds. It is a family-focused, comprehensive child development program for preschool children and their families. Phone: (320) 235-0850 or (800) 992-1710.
Kids Inc.: 566 Bluff Street. The preschool program operates half-day classes one time per week for 3-year-olds and half-day classes twice per week for 4- and 5-year-olds. Phone: (320) 587-KIDS. Fax: (320) 234-6358. Web site: www.ekidsinc.com.
Kids’ Depot: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 400 Lake Street. Preschool is taught by ninth-year teacher Shirley Baasen. Two half-day classes per week for 3-year-olds and three half-day classes for 4- and 5-year-olds run through May 25. Phone: (320) 587-4760. Fax: (320) 234-6756.
King’s Kids Christian Preschool: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Road. The facility includes a fenced-in outdoor play area accessible from each classroom, a large indoor play area for large muscle development and computers in each room. Phone: (320) 587-2776. Fax: (320) 234-6233.
Little Lambs Christian Preschool: 400 Franklin Street. The school offers classes two days a week for 4- and 5-year-olds and one day a week classes for 3-year-olds. The school year goes from mid-September to mid-May. Phone: (320) 587-3031. Fax: (320) 587-1162.
Web site: www.plchutch.org.
Montessori Preschool Inc.: 504 E. Highland Park Drive. For 27 years, this nondenominational school has provided a preschool program for children ages 3 through 6, as well as kindergarten and latchkey programs. Preparation work for kindergarten and first grade is also offered. Phone: (320) 587-6214 or (320) 587-3112.
Noah’s Ark Preschool: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 800 Bluff Street N.E. A child must be at least 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be enrolled. The school is open to all students who meet the minimum age requirement. Phone: (320) 587-3319 or (320) 234-7861.
Children of Grace Preschool: 20917 Walden Ave. in Acoma Township. A child must be at least 3 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be enrolled. The school is open to all students who meet the minimum age requirement. Phone: (320) 587-4858.
E-mail: ils@hutchtel.net.