For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 15,378 students in La Crosse County, WI (there are 23 private schools, serving 3,260 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in La Crosse County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in La Crosse County, WI are School Of Technology And Arts I, Eagle Bluff Elementary School and Bangor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in La Crosse County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in La Crosse County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Of Technology And Arts I
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 14th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Long Coulee Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-9080
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-9080
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Viking Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E Wall St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3316
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Pertzsch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Newport La
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-1600
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
West Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
Grades: PK-4
| 692 students
Rank: #99.
West Salem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Northern Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Campbell Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7990
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7990
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1212.
Holmen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 N Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1313.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Sand Lake Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 781-0974
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 781-0974
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Southern Bluffs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4010 Sunnyside Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7020
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Spence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Bennett St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7773
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7773
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1616.
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
228 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Onalaska High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Hilltopper Pl
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
State Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Pammel Creek Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Summit Environmental School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Lakeshore Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #2020.
West Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #2121.
Onalaska Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Quincy St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
La Crosse Polytechnic School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #2424.
North Woods International School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sablewood Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #2626.
Bangor Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Grades: 6-12
| 346 students
Rank: #2727.
School Of Technology And Arts Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
Rank: #2828.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #2929.
Logan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ranger Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #3030.
Holmen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mchugh Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #3131.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hintgen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 28th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7767
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #3434.
Logan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #3535.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
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La Crosse County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Rivers Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
901 Caledonia St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
300 4th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Lacrossroads Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
N8244 County Road C
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-K
| 264 students
The Partnership Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
1307 Hayes St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
Grades: PK-1
| 152 students
Ventures Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
502 North Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
304 6th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in La Crosse County, WI include School Of Technology And Arts I, Eagle Bluff Elementary School and Bangor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Crosse County?
38 public schools are located in La Crosse County.
What percentage of students in La Crosse County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in La Crosse County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Crosse County include: Central High School vs. Logan High School, Holmen Middle School vs. Onalaska Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Longfellow Middle School
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