For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,922 students in Winona County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winona County, MN are Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and Bluffview Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Winona County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Church Ave
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 County Rd 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
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
Rollingstone Community School
Charter School
61 Main St, Ste 2
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Winona County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Market St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Gr: K-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Dakota Area Community Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
220 Golden Rule Rd
Dakota, MN 55925
(507) 643-6869
Dakota, MN 55925
(507) 643-6869
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
325 1st Ave Se
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: 5-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
515 W Wabasha
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rainbow Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1268 West Fifth St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
61 Main St
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Gr: K-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 7-12
Win Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
511 Main St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
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
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
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
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Winona Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
654 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winona County, MN include Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and Bluffview Montessori.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winona County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Winona County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Goodview Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Riverway Learning Community Charter vs. Bluffview Montessori
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