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Winona County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,599 students in Winona County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in Winona County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Winona County Private Elementary 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 Photo
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 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
160 Williams St
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2508
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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 Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
22591 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-3143
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
42685 County Road 12-Nodine
Dakota, MN 55925
(507) 643-6440
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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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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,599 Students
82,233 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
76 Teachers
6,418 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1278
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,250
$8,411
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,646
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
533 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
105 Students
3,040 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
3,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
3,462 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
722 Students
52,529 Students
% White Students
45%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
754 Students
21,426 Students
% of Others Students
47%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Winona County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Winona County, MN include St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School, Cotter Junior High School, and Cotter Schools.
How many private elementary schools are located in Winona County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Winona County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Winona County?
Winona County private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Winona County?
100% of private elementary schools in Winona County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?

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