Public schools in Winona, MN
15 open public schools with an address in Winona, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,920
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Winona public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Winona, MN: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,920 students, an average of 195 per school. The largest campus is Winona Senior High (849 students), and the largest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary (322).
Winona Area Public School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Winona
Winona Area Public School District
Public school district
8 schools in Winona · 9 total
Hiawatha Valley Education District
Specialized public school district
4 schools in Winona
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Winona
Bluffview Montessori
Independent charter agency
1 school in Winona
Elementary schools in Winona
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffview Montessori Bluffview Montessori · Charter | KG–08 | 209 | 6.9:1 | |
| Goodview Elementary Winona Area Public School District | PK–KG | 209 | 14:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Winona Area Public School District | 01–04 | 322 | 12:1 | |
| Riverway Learning Community Charter Riverway Learning Community Charter · Charter | PK–06 | 61 | 9.7:1 | |
| Washington-Kosciusko Elementary Winona Area Public School District | 01–04 | 231 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Winona
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Middle Winona Area Public School District | 05–08 | 665 | 14:1 |
High schools in Winona
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Academy ALC Hiawatha Valley Education District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 52 | 15.6:1 | |
| Riverway Secondary Riverway Learning Community Charter · Charter | 07–12 | 63 | 26.8:1 | |
| WALC Extended Day Winona Area Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 21 | — | |
| Winona Area Learning Center Winona Area Public School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 92 | 13.7:1 | |
| Winona Senior High Winona Area Public School District | 09–12 | 849 | 17.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Winona
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hved Ecse Hiawatha Valley Education District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 47 | 13.1:1 | |
| HVED Spectrum Program Hiawatha Valley Education District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 14 | 4.3:1 | |
| SAIL Program Hiawatha Valley Education District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 9 | 4.2:1 | |
| Winona Early Childhood Special Ed. Winona Area Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 76 | 7.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black6.1%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Winona schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,920 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winona
How many public schools are in Winona, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Winona: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 2,920 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winona?
Schools with an address in Winona belong to 4 education agencies, led by Winona Area Public School District (8 schools), Hiawatha Valley Education District (4 schools), Riverway Learning Community Charter (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Winona?
Winona Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winona, with 849 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winona?
Yes. 3 of the 15 public schools in Winona are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bluffview Montessori, Riverway Learning Community Charter, Riverway Secondary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winona schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winona public schools is 12.6:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winona guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities