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Best Winona County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,713 students in Winona County, MN (there are , serving 4,432 public students). 28% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Winona County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Winona County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cotter Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 122 students
Catholic
101 E Wabasha Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
Cotter Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
Map of Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Gr: K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1315 W Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Map of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
160 Williams St
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2508
Map of Anchor Academy
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
22591 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-3143
Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
42685 County Road 12-Nodine
Dakota, MN 55925
(507) 643-6440
Map of St. Martin's Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
253 Liberty St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-6928
Map of St. Matthews Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
756 W Wabasha St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,713 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1297
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,833
$10,320
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,972
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$25.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
106 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
825 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
48%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
758 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
44%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Winona County, MN include Cotter Junior High School, Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus, and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Winona County?
9 private schools are located in Winona County.
How diverse are private schools in Winona County?
Winona County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Winona County go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Winona County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winona County?
100% of private schools in Winona County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?

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