Cotter Schools is located in Winona, Minnesota, and is the sole Roman Catholic school in the city.
Educational opportunities begin as early as 6 weeks old and continue through Grade 12. Boarding is available for students in grades 7–12.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cotter Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Royal blue
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rowdy
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Damien Fair - Awarded a MacArthur 'genius grant' for his work on studying the brain while at rest. -
- Gene Shultz - Retired from coaching as the all-time winningest USA high school baseball coach in 2014. -
- Bob Kierlin - Founded a Fortune 500 company based on his vending machine idea for nuts and bolts. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Cotter Junior High School?
Cotter Junior High School famous alumni include: Damien Fair - Awarded a MacArthur 'genius grant' for his work on studying the brain while at rest., Gene Shultz - Retired from coaching as the all-time winningest USA high school baseball coach in 2014. and Bob Kierlin - Founded a Fortune 500 company based on his vending machine idea for nuts and bolts..
What is Cotter Junior High School's ranking?
Cotter Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Cotter Junior High School?
The application deadline for Cotter Junior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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