For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,106 students in Cottonwood County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood County, MN are Windom Area Elementary School, Windom Middle School and Mountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cottonwood County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cottonwood County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windom Area Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 17th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Windom Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Swwc Elc - Windom
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
1454 6th Ave N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Cottonwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Des Moines River Vly. Tele-media (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box C-177, Hwy 71 N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6950
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Red Rock Ridge - Sun (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
68 10th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Redwood County Tele-network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box C-177, Hwy 71 North
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-5841
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-5841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swwc Center For Transition And Care (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
68 10th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 128
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5500
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Box C-177 1400 W 17th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood County, MN include Windom Area Elementary School, Windom Middle School and Mountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood County, MN?
5 public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood County, MN?
Cottonwood County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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