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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best La Crosse County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 15,113 students in La Crosse County, WI (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,838 private students). 85% 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 Prairie View 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 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% 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 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in La Crosse County (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.
Eagle Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Newport La
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-1600
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 E Wall St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3316
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Long Coulee Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-9080
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Pertzsch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
West Salem Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
West Salem Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Bangor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 14th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Holmen Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
502 N Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Sand Lake Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 781-0974
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Wilson St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
707 8th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
West Salem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bangor Middle/high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Gr: 6-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
Logan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Ranger Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Holmen High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Mchugh Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Holmen Public Preschool
500 E Wall St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3316
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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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 Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Crosse County?
37 public schools are located in La Crosse County.
What percentage of students in La Crosse County go to public school?
85% 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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