Top Rankings
Winona Area Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,556 students in Winona Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Winona Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,556 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Winona Area Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#357 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
75 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
173 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
1,920 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
135
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,551 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,617 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,551
$17,887
Spending / Student
$18,617
$18,614
Best Winona Area Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5100 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Grades: K-4
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1268 W 5th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Winona Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #55.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 654 students
Rank: #66.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lacrescent Gr 9-12
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: K-4
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 5-8
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.
Special Education School
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,556 students.
What is the rank of Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District is ranked #365 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Area Public School District?
75% of Winona Area Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Winona Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,617 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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