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Top 5 Best Winona County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,942 students in Winona County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Winona County, MN are Winona Area Learning Center, St. Charles Secondary and Winona Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Winona County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewiston-altura Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Winona County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Grades: 5-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Grades: 7-12
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Winona Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Rank: #44.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 County Rd 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lacrescent Gr 9-12
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Walc Extended Day
Alternative School
1299 W 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winona County, MN

Winona County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Elementary School (Closed 2012)
317 Market St
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
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Day Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1410 Bundy Blvd.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School (Closed 2023)
325 1st Ave Se
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Grades: 5-6
| 76 students
Madison Elementary School (Closed 2023)
515 W Wabasha
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
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
Rollingstone Community Elementary School (Closed 2023)
61 Main St
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Waps Newcomers Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1570 Homer Road
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
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Winona Area Online Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: K-4
| 13 students
Winona Area Online High School (Closed 2023)
1299 West 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1464
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Winona Area Online Middle School (Closed 2023)
1299 West 3rd Street
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
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Winona Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
654 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Winona County, MN include Winona Area Learning Center, St. Charles Secondary and Winona Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winona County?
9 public high schools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?

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