Cotter Junior High School in Winona, MN serves 122 students in grades 7 and 8 within a Catholic, co–educational program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 9 teachers supporting a junior high curriculum that includes 11 AP courses.
Founded in 1911, Cotter Junior High is located in an urban large town community and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Approximately 5% of the student body represents racial or ethnic minorities, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Cotter Junior High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for school history based on its founding date and for school resources including endowment size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cotter Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Royal blue
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rowdy
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Damien Fair - Awarded a MacArthur 'genius grant' for his work on studying the brain while at rest.
- Gene Shultz - Retired from coaching as the all-time winningest USA high school baseball coach in 2014.
- Bob Kierlin - Founded a Fortune 500 company based on his vending machine idea for nuts and bolts.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Cotter Junior High School?
Cotter Junior High School famous alumni include: Damien Fair - Awarded a MacArthur 'genius grant' for his work on studying the brain while at rest., Gene Shultz - Retired from coaching as the all-time winningest USA high school baseball coach in 2014. and Bob Kierlin - Founded a Fortune 500 company based on his vending machine idea for nuts and bolts..
What is Cotter Junior High School's ranking?
Cotter Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Cotter Junior High School?
The application deadline for Cotter Junior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cotter Junior High School is Hope Lutheran High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martin's Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Matthews Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
312 E Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
St. Martin's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
253 Liberty St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-6928
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-6928
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
St. Matthews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
756 W Wabasha St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Sports: 5
Cotter Schools ![Cotter Schools Photo]( "Cotter Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1315 W Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 69 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
312 E Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Cotter Schools ![Cotter Schools Photo]( "Cotter Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anchor Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students
Berean Christian School
(Baptist)
N20601 Us Highway 53
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2824
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2824
14.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
716 Windsor St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
24.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Martin's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
253 Liberty St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-6928
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-6928
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
St. Matthews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
756 W Wabasha St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Sports: 5
Cotter Schools ![Cotter Schools Photo]( "Cotter Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anchor Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
22591 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-3143
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-3143
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Matthews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
756 W Wabasha St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Sports: 5
Cotter Schools ![Cotter Schools Photo]( "Cotter Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1315 W Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 69 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
22591 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-3143
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-3143
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
160 Williams St
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2508
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2508
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1268 W 5th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
1.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
1.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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