Cotter Junior High School serves 122 students in grades 7-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Cotter Junior High School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Rowdy
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
School Colors
White, Royal blue
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- 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).
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