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Winona County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Winona County runs 20 public K-12 schools inside Minnesota, with the county population around 49,779. The mix is 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 7 high.

7-year change in Winona County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,580
-671 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 83%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
8 districts
Enrollment
4,580
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,744
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.7%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
11
2,022 students
Middle
1
665 students
High
7
1,893 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,465 students · 8 districts in Winona County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Winona County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
32.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
36
17.6% under 18

Test scores in Winona County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 13 schools in Winona County ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WINONA SENIOR HIGHWinonaHigh09-12849·
WINONA MIDDLEWinonaMiddle05-08665·
ST. CHARLES SECONDARYSaint CharlesHigh07-12479·
ST. CHARLES ELEMENTARYSaint CharlesElementaryPK-06457·
Lewiston-Altura SecondaryLewistonHigh06-12337·
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYWinonaElementaryKG-04322·
Lewiston-Altura ElementaryLewistonElementaryPK-05254·
WASHINGTON-KOSCIUSKO ELEMENTARYWinonaElementaryPK-04231·
BLUFFVIEW MONTESSORIWinonaElementaryKG-08209·
GOODVIEW ELEMENTARYWinonaElementaryPK-04209·
RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLHoustonElementaryPK-0597·
WINONA AREA LEARNING CENTERWinonaHigh05-1292·
WINONA EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED.WinonaElementaryPK-PK76·
Riverway SecondaryWinonaHigh07-1263·
Riverway Learning Community CharterWinonaElementaryPK-0661·
Rollingstone Community SchoolRollingstoneElementaryKG-0559·
RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALCWinonaHigh09-1252·
HVED ECSEWinonaElementaryPK-PK47·
WALC Extended DayWinonaHigh09-1221·
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate ElAlturaCombinedM-M··

Cities in Winona County

Winona13 schoolsLewiston2 schoolsSaint Charles2 schoolsAltura1 schoolHouston1 schoolRollingstone1 school

About Winona County

In Minnesota, Winona County is a compact county of about 49,779 residents. 20 public schools across the county hosts about 4,580 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,744, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 9% meaningfully below the Minnesota median.

In terms of grade levels, Winona County consists of 11 elementary schools (2,022 students), 1 middle school (665), 7 high schools (1,893), and 1 combined or other schools.

WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,465 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Winona County has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,251 students to 4,580. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 83% to 77% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Winona County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Winona County?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Winona County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 4,580.
How many high schools are in Winona County?
Winona County, Minnesota has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 1,893 students.
How many middle schools are in Winona County?
Winona County, Minnesota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 665 students.
How many elementary schools are in Winona County?
Winona County, Minnesota has 11 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,022 students.
What is the largest school district in Winona County?
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Winona County, serving approximately 2,465 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
How many people live in Winona County?
Winona County has roughly 49,779 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Winona County?
Median household income in Winona County is $70,744, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Winona County?
Approximately 32.7% of adults 25 and older in Winona County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Winona County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.7% of students in Winona County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winona County schools?
Across Winona County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.

Winona County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data