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Best Public Elementary Schools in La Crosse, WI (2026)
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Best La Crosse Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,915 students in La Crosse, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Crosse, WI are School Of Technology And Arts I, Emerson Elementary School and Coulee Region Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Crosse have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in La Crosse, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Technology And Arts I
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2101 Campbell Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7990
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
228 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Southern Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4010 Sunnyside Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Spence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 Bennett St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7773
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
State Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 Pammel Creek Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Summit Environmental School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Lakeshore Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
La Crosse Polytechnic School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
North Woods International School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2541 Sablewood Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
School Of Technology And Arts Ii
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Hintgen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 28th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Crosse, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Crosse, WI include School Of Technology And Arts I, Emerson Elementary School and Coulee Region Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Crosse?
16 public elementary schools are located in La Crosse.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse?
La Crosse public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in La Crosse are often viewed compared to one another?

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