For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 4,683 students in Winona County, MN (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,703 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Winona County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Winona County, MN are Bluffview Montessori, Lewiston-altura Elementary School and St. Charles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winona County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Grades: PK-4
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Church Ave
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 1st Ave Se
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Grades: 5-6
| 87 students
Rank: #55.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Grades: 7-12
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
River Valley Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 County Rd 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Grades: 7-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1414.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1733 Service Drive Ste 18
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1733 Service Drive Ste 18
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Hved Ecse
Special Education School
1410 Bundy Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Grades: PK
| 42 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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rollingstone Community School
Charter School
61 Main St.
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Winona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 Market St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Grades: K-4
| 76 students
Dakota Area Community Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
220 Golden Rule Rd
Dakota, MN 55925
(507) 643-6869
Dakota, MN 55925
(507) 643-6869
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Day Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1410 Bundy Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fcc Mid-level Program Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
223 Center St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
515 W Wabasha
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Grades: K-4
| 194 students
Rainbow Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1268 West Fifth St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
61 Main St
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Grades: K-4
| 71 students
Valley View Alternative Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
217 W Center
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 932-5930
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 932-5930
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Waps Newcomers Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1570 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Win Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
511 Main St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Winona Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
654 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Winona County, MN include Bluffview Montessori, Lewiston-altura Elementary School and St. Charles Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winona County, MN?
23 public schools are located in Winona County, MN.
What percentage of students in Winona County, MN go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Winona County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County, MN?
Winona County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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