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Best Winona County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 991 students in Winona County, MN.
The top-ranked private high school in Winona County, MN is Cotter Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Winona County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Winona County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cotter Schools
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(Catholic)
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 456-5000
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
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students

Overview

This County (Winona County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
991 Students
44,233 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,731 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1138
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,000
$14,329
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
42%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
378 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
101 Students
2,654 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,595 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
8 Students
2,158 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
258 Students
25,151 Students
% White Students
26%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
92 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
617 Students
11,460 Students
% of Others Students
62%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Winona County, MN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Winona County, MN is Cotter Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Winona County?
2 private high schools are located in Winona County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Winona County?
100% of private high schools in Winona County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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