Best Winona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,086 students in Winona, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winona, MN are Winona Area Learning Center, Winona Senior High School and River Valley Academy Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Winona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Winona, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winona 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Winona, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Winona Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Bundy Boulevard
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Lacrescent Gr 9-12
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Walc Extended Day
Alternative School
1299 W 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
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Winona, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winona, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winona, MN include Winona Area Learning Center, Winona Senior High School and River Valley Academy Alc.
How many public high schools are located in Winona?
7 public high schools are located in Winona.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona?
Winona public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Winona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winona include: Winona Senior High School vs. Winona Area Learning Center

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