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learning community
At Cotter Schools, we're proud to serve scholars age 16 months through grade 12, across four campuses in Winona, Minnesota.
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Engaging in activities & athletics
We offer nearly 50 activities, extra-curricular opportunities and athletic teams that allow you to get involved in the school community.
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Through our fully-unified early childhood through 12th grade learning experience, Cotter Schools advances a tradition of Catholic education in Winona that began more than 110 years ago.
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Montessori 16 Months - 6 Years
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16 Months - 6 Years
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Grades 5-12
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- St. Mary's
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our distinctions
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100%
graduation rate
We're proud of our scholars who helped Cotter achieve a 100% graduation rate in 2021.
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Achieving academic success
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100+
organizations served
We partner with organizations across the community to help better Winona, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas.
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Helping 100+
organizations
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10,000
hours
Each year our students faithfully serve in the community.
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10,000 hours
faithfully serving
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Joining Cotter
Education with Character
We proudly serve students age 16 months through grade 12 across four campuses in Winona, Minnesota.
At Cotter Schools, you'll experience faith and community, excellence in education, individualized attention and opportunities to grow. Cotter is—and always will be—a place where standards, values and YOU matter.
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