For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 871 students in Cottonwood County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood County, MN are Mountain Lake Secondary, Swwc Alc - Windom and Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cottonwood County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cottonwood County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Windom Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cottonwood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Swwc Alc - Windom
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 537-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5450
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5450
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Windom Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Windom Learn Center Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood County, MN include Mountain Lake Secondary, Swwc Alc - Windom and Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Cottonwood County?
8 public high schools are located in Cottonwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood County?
Cottonwood County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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