Best Schools in Cottonwood County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN has 24 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,814 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Cottonwood County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cottonwood County, MN
The top high schools in Cottonwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Red Rock Central Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
4. Fulda Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
5. Comfrey Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
6. Mountain Lake Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
7. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
8. Butterfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 111 Students
9. Swwc Alc - Windom
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cottonwood County, MN
The top middle schools in Cottonwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Swwc Alc Midlevel - Windom
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cottonwood County, MN
The top elementary schools in Cottonwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comfrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
2. Red Rock Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
3. Windom Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
4. Fulda Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
5. Walnut Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
6. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
7. Butterfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
8. Mountain Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cottonwood County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cottonwood County, MN has a total population of 11,517 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cottonwood County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cottonwood County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cottonwood County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cottonwood County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cottonwood County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cottonwood County, MN
How many schools are in Cottonwood County, MN?
Cottonwood County, MN has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,814 students in total.
How do schools in Cottonwood County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Cottonwood County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Cottonwood County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cottonwood County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cottonwood County
3 places in Cottonwood County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Windom (6)
- Mountain Lake (2)
- Westbrook (1)
School districts (1)
- Windom Public School District (3 schools)