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Best Cottonwood County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 871 students in Cottonwood County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood County, MN are Mountain Lake Secondary, Swwc Alc - Windom and Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cottonwood County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cottonwood County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Windom Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cottonwood County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Swwc Alc - Windom
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5450
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Windom Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Swwc Elc - Windom
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6935
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Starrs Online Academy
1012 5th Avenue
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Windom Learn Center Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cottonwood County, MN

Cottonwood County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Box C-177, Hwy 71 N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6950
Red Rock Ridge - Sun (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
68 10th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Box C-177, Hwy 71 North
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-5841
68 10th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Box 128
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Box C-177 1400 W 17th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Gr: PK-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood County, MN include Mountain Lake Secondary, Swwc Alc - Windom and Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Cottonwood County?
8 public high schools are located in Cottonwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood County?
Cottonwood County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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