For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 847 students in Windom, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Windom, MN are Windom Area Elementary School, Windom Middle School and Swwc Elc - Windom. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windom, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Windom have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Windom, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windom Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Windom Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Swwc Elc - Windom
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6935
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6935
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1454 6th Ave N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Gr: K-5
Windom, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Red Rock Ridge - Sun (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
68 10th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
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
Swwc Center For Transition And Care (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
68 10th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Box C-177 1400 W 17th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Windom, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Windom, MN include Windom Area Elementary School, Windom Middle School and Swwc Elc - Windom.
How many public elementary schools are located in Windom?
6 public elementary schools are located in Windom.
What is the racial composition of students in Windom?
Windom public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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