For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Winona County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Winona County, MN are Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and St. Charles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Winona County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Winona County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 W 9th St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Church Ave
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Ecse
Special Education School
1410 Bundy Blvd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Winona Early Childhood Special Ed.
Special Education School
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-0840
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Winona County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Winona County, MN include Lewiston-altura Elementary School, Goodview Elementary School and St. Charles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winona County?
6 public preschools are located in Winona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona County?
Winona County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Winona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Winona County include: St. Charles Elementary School vs. Washington-kosciusko Elementary School
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