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Winona Area Public School District


At a glance
295thof 446 Minnesota districts▲ 1
Better than 33% of Minnesota districts
903 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987-2580
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 33.9% of districts
9
Schools
2,465
Students
Top rankedGoodview Elementary420th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools
Biggest riser
Jefferson Elementary up 86 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary 10.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Winona Area Public School District consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and no alternative schools, serving students in the Winona, Minnesota area. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of performance, with some standout performers like Goodview Elementary and Jefferson Elementary consistently exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests, while others like Winona Middle and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary struggle.

The data reveals significant variation in school performance, with some schools like Winona Senior High maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%, while others have seen their statewide rankings and ratings decline in recent years. The district also offers alternative programs, such as Winona Area Learning Center and WALC Extended Day, which provide specialized support for students who may not thrive in a traditional school setting.

Overall, the data suggests the need for the Winona Area Public School District to examine best practices at the higher-performing schools and provide additional support to the lower-performing ones, while also addressing the challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds and continuing to offer alternative programs to meet the diverse needs of the student population.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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