For the 2025-26 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-st. Marys Campus, Cotter Junior High School, and Cotter Schools.
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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cotter Junior High School
(Catholic)
101 E Wabasha Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1315 W Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2890
Gr: K | 69 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Anchor Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Sports: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 55987, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 55987, MN include Cotter Schools-st. Marys Campus, Cotter Junior High School, and Cotter Schools.
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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