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Through our fully-unified early childhood through grade 12 learning experience, Cotter Schools advances a tradition of Catholic education in Winona, MN that began more than 110 years ago.
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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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over 10,000 hours
faithfully serving
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Education with Character
We proudly serve infants 6 weeks 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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