For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,387 students in 55987, MN (there are 14 public schools, serving 2,816 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in 55987, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 55987, MN include Cotter Schools, Cotter Junior High School, and Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in 55987, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 55987 Minnesota Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cotter Junior High School
(Catholic)
101 E Wabasha Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 122 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
Grades: PK-12
| 940 students
Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1315 W Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Grades: K
| 69 students
Anchor Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
Hope Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
312 E Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-7799
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 55987, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 55987, MN include Cotter Schools, Cotter Junior High School, and Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus.
How many private schools are located in 55987?
7 private schools are located in 55987.
How diverse are private schools in 55987?
55987 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in 55987 go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in 55987 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 55987?
100% of private schools in 55987 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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