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Best Winona County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,918 students in Winona County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winona County, MN are Bluffview Montessori, Winona Area Learning Center and St. Charles Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Winona County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Gr: 7-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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: #77.
Riverway Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winona County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winona County, MN include Bluffview Montessori, Winona Area Learning Center and St. Charles Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Winona County?
8 public middle schools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winona County include: St. Charles Secondary vs. Lewiston-altura Secondary, Lewiston-altura Secondary vs. St. Charles Secondary

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