For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,918 students in Winona County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Winona County, MN are Bluffview Montessori, Winona Area Learning Center and St. Charles Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Winona County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Gr: 7-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 middle schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Winona County, MN include Bluffview Montessori, Winona Area Learning Center and St. Charles Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Winona County?
8 public middle schools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winona County include: Lewiston-altura Secondary vs. St. Charles Secondary, St. Charles Secondary vs. Lewiston-altura Secondary
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