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Best Winona County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,922 students in Winona County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winona County, MN are Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and Bluffview Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Winona County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 W 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Church Ave
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1268 W 5th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Rollingstone Community School
Charter School
61 Main St, Ste 2
Rollingstone, MN 55969
(507) 410-2171
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winona County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winona County, MN include Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and Bluffview Montessori.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winona County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?

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