Best Winona Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 633 students in Winona, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Winona, MN are Goodview Elementary School, Riverway Learning Community Charter and Washington-kosciusko Elementary School. 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 53% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Winona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Winona, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 W 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Ecse
Special Education School
1410 Bundy Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.
Special Education School
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winona, Minnesota

Winona, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Market St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Gr: K-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Day Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1410 Bundy Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
223 Center St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
515 W Wabasha
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1268 West Fifth St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
217 W Center
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 932-5930
Gr: 7-12
1570 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Win Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
511 Main St
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
Gr: K-4 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1299 West 3rd Street
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
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
654 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Winona, MN?
How many public preschools are located in Winona?
6 public preschools are located in Winona.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona?
Winona public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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