| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Central School District | Jeffers | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 402 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools | Westbrook | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 480 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Windom Public School District | Windom | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,166 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | Bingham Lake | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 501 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Cottonwood County compares
Together they enroll 2,549 students across 10 schools. The largest is Windom Public School District with 1,166 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Cottonwood County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cottonwood County is Red Rock Central School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cottonwood County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Cottonwood County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cottonwood County, MN?
Of the districts serving Cottonwood County, Red Rock Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.