Best Cottonwood Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 330 students in Cottonwood, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Cottonwood, MN is Lakeview Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cottonwood, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cottonwood, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, MN include Lakeview Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Cottonwood?
1 public high schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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