For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 377 students in Winona, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Winona, MN are Riverway Learning Community Charter, Washington-kosciusko Elementary School and Sail Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Winona have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Winona, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 16 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
| 33 students
Winona, Minnesota 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
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
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
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 2020)
Special Education School
511 Main St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: K-4
| 13 students
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 5-8
| 21 students
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Grades: PK
| 55 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 preschools in Winona, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Winona, MN include Riverway Learning Community Charter, Washington-kosciusko Elementary School and Sail Program.
How many public preschools are located in Winona?
4 public preschools are located in Winona.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona?
Winona public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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