For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,432 students in Winona County, MN (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,713 private students). 72% 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 Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and Bluffview Montessori. 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 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winona County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 W 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Church Ave
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1268 W 5th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Gr: 7-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Winona Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Bundy Boulevard
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Ecse
Special Education School
1410 Bundy Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Lacrescent Gr 9-12
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rollingstone Community School
Charter School
61 Main St, Ste 2
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Walc Extended Day
Alternative School
1299 W 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Winona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Market St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Gr: K-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
325 1st Ave Se
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: 5-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
515 W Wabasha
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rainbow Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1268 West Fifth St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
61 Main St
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Gr: K-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Valley View Alternative Program High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
217 W Center
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 932-5930
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 932-5930
Gr: 7-12
Waps Newcomers Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1570 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Win Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
511 Main St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Gr: K-4 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Winona Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
654 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winona County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Winona County, MN include Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and Bluffview Montessori.
How many public schools are located in Winona County?
19 public schools are located in Winona County.
What percentage of students in Winona County go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Winona County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winona County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Goodview Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Winona Area Learning Center vs. Winona Senior High School
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