Best Schools in Winona County, MN
Winona County, MN has 42 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 10,717 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Winona County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winona County, MN
The top high schools in Winona County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewiston-altura Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston-altura Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 346 Students
2. Plainview-elgin-millville High
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Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
3. Chatfield Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Chatfield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 457 Students
4. St. Charles Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 486 Students
5. Rushford-peterson Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
6. La Crescent Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
7. Riverway Secondary
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Riverway Learning Community Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
8. Winona Senior High
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Winona Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 881 Students
9. Houston Secondary
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
10. Winona Area Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Winona Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winona County, MN
The top middle schools in Winona County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 352 Students
2. Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
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Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 240 Students
3. Rushford-peterson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
4. La Crescent-hokah Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
5. Winona Middle
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Winona Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 641 Students
6. Lewiston-altura Intermediate El
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Projected Test Scores
Lewiston-altura Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 76 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winona County, MN
The top elementary schools in Winona County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Crescent-hokah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
2. Houston Elementary
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
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Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 437 Students
4. Lewiston-altura Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston-altura Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
5. Chatfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Chatfield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 467 Students
6. Goodview Elementary
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Winona Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 196 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary
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Winona Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 309 Students
8. St. Charles Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students
9. Bluffview Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Bluffview Montessori • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 212 Students
10. Rushford-peterson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winona County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winona County, MN has a total population of 49,671 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winona 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 Winona County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winona County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winona 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 Winona County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winona County, MN
How many schools are in Winona County, MN?
Winona County, MN has 42 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 10,717 students in total.
How do schools in Winona County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Winona County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Winona County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winona 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: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Winona County
2 places in Winona County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (3)
- Winona Area Public School District (7 schools)
- Hiawatha Valley Education District (3 schools)
- Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist (3 schools)