For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,116 students in Cottonwood County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood County, MN are Windom Area Elementary School, Mountain Lake Elementary School and Windom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cottonwood County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cottonwood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windom Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Windom Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Swwc Elc - Windom
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6935
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6935
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1454 6th Ave N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood County, MN include Windom Area Elementary School, Mountain Lake Elementary School and Windom Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood County?
Cottonwood County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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