For the 2026 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 33% (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 St. Charles Secondary, with ≥95% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Winona County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Gr: 7-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Winona Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Academy Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Bundy Boulevard
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
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
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
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winona County include: St. Charles Secondary vs. Lewiston-altura Secondary, Lewiston-altura Secondary vs. St. Charles Secondary, Winona Senior High School vs. St. Charles Secondary
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