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Winona Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,425 students in Winona, MN, 33% of all K-12 students in Winona, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Winona, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Winona Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cotter Junior High School
Cotter Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 122 students
Catholic
101 E Wabasha Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
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Cotter Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
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Map of Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Gr: K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1315 W Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
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Map of Anchor Academy
Anchor Academy
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
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Map of Hope Lutheran High School
Hope Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
312 E Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
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Map of St. Martin's Lutheran School
St. Martin's Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
253 Liberty St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-6928
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Map of St. Matthews Lutheran School
St. Matthews Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
756 W Wabasha St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-3083
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Winona, MN Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,425
Students
$36,500
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winona)
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
1,425 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
17%
23%
0.59
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
106 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
603 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
42%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
698 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
49%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1298
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,500
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winona, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Winona, MN include Cotter Schools, Cotter Junior High School, and Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus.
How many private schools are located in Winona?
7 private schools are located in Winona.
How diverse are private schools in Winona?
Winona private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Winona go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Winona are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winona?
100% of private schools in Winona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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