For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 398 students in Winona County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Winona County, MN are Bluffview Montessori, Riverway Learning Community Charter and Riverway Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Winona County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
Winona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 Market St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2250
Grades: K-4
| 76 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Day Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1410 Bundy Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
325 1st Ave Se
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Grades: 5-6
| 76 students
515 W Wabasha
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2200
Grades: K-4
| 194 students
Rainbow Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1268 West Fifth St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
61 Main St
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 689-2171
Grades: K-4
| 71 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Waps Newcomers Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1570 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Win Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
511 Main St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: K-4
| 13 students
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 5-8
| 21 students
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
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Winona Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
654 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Winona County, MN include Bluffview Montessori, Riverway Learning Community Charter and Riverway Secondary.
How many public charter schools are located in Winona County?
4 public charter schools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Winona County include: Riverway Learning Community Charter vs. Riverway Secondary, Riverway Learning Community Charter vs. Bluffview Montessori
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