Cottonwood County Public Schools

Cottonwood County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

1,932

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Cottonwood County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cottonwood County has 3 district entries. Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. WINDOM has the most listed schools, with 10 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Cottonwood County

Reported Enrollment

1,932

13 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3

Middle2

High6

Other2

3 School Districts in Cottonwood County

WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,166 students

MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools

501 students

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

25 schools

288 students

13 Public Schools in Cottonwood County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

Public schools in Cottonwood County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Windom Area Elementary	Listed only	WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	WINDOM, 56101Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	547
WINDOM SENIOR HIGH	Listed only	WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	9–12	High	339
WINDOM MIDDLE	Listed only	WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	267
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MOUNTAIN LAKE, 56159Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	257
MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY	Listed only	MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MOUNTAIN LAKE, 56159Rural: Distant	7–12	High	244
WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SECONDARY	Listed only	WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS	WESTBROOK, 56183Rural: Remote	7–12	High	183
SWWC ELC - Windom	Listed only	Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	KG–12	Special Education	50
SWWC ALC - Windom	Listed only	Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	9–12	Alternative	31
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER	Listed only	WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	PK	Special Education	13
SWWC ALC Midlevel - Windom	Listed only	Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	7–8	Alternative	1
STARRS ONLINE ACADEMY	Listed only	Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	7–12	Virtual	0
STARSS Online Academy Elementary	Listed only	Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	KG–6	Virtual	0
Windom Learn Center Credit Recovery	Listed only	Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop	WINDOM, 56101Town: Remote	9–12	Alternative	0

Windom Area Elementary

WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINDOM, 56101 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary547 students

WINDOM SENIOR HIGH

WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High339 students

WINDOM MIDDLE

WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle267 students

MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY

MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MOUNTAIN LAKE, 56159 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary257 students

MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY

MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MOUNTAIN LAKE, 56159 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High244 students

WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SECONDARY

WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS

WESTBROOK, 56183 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High183 students

SWWC ELC - Windom

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–12Special Education50 students

SWWC ALC - Windom

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Alternative31 students

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education13 students

SWWC ALC Midlevel - Windom

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed only7–8Alternative1 students

STARRS ONLINE ACADEMY

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed only7–12Virtual0 students

STARSS Online Academy Elementary

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–6Virtual0 students

Windom Learn Center Credit Recovery

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop

WINDOM, 56101 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Alternative0 students

Cottonwood County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cottonwood County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cottonwood County public school directory?

The directory lists 13 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cottonwood County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cottonwood County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cottonwood County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Cottonwood County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cottonwood County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Cottonwood County Education OverviewCounty school score: 84/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.