For the 2025 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 more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cottonwood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1012 5th Avenue
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1454 6th Ave N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 360-1876
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Cottonwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Des Moines River Vly. Tele-media (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box C-177, Hwy 71 N
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6950
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Red Rock Ridge - Sun (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
68 10th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 215-1593
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Redwood County Tele-network (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box C-177, Hwy 71 North
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-5841
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-5841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swwc Center For Transition And Care (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
68 10th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 128
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5500
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Box C-177 1400 W 17th Street
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
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 more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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