Top Rankings
Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,378 students in Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,378 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
72%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,014 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,010 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,014
$17,854
Spending / Student
$20,010
$18,580
Best Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: K-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
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 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
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 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Walc Extended Day
Alternative School
1299 W 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,378 students.
What is the rank of Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #327 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
72% of Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Winona Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,010 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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