Winona Area Public School District

903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987-2580
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Winona Area Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,465 students in Winona Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Winona Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
2,465 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Winona Area Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#306 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
46%
41%
51%
35%
41%
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
71%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,273 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,304 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,273
$17,742
Spending / Student
$19,304
$18,463

Best Winona Area Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 W 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1268 W 5th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2000
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Winona Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Lacrescent Gr 9-12
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Walc Extended Day
Alternative School
1299 W 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.
Special Education School
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,465 students.
What is the rank of Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District is ranked #324 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Area Public School District?
71% of Winona Area Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winona Area Public School District?
Winona Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Winona Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,304 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,465 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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