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Best 54601 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,205 students in 54601, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54601, WI are School Of Technology And Arts I, Emerson Elementary School and Southern Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54601 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54601, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54601, WI Public Preschools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: n/an/a
La Crosse Offsite Preschool
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
Gr: PK | 104 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54601, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54601, WI include School Of Technology And Arts I, Emerson Elementary School and Southern Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54601?
10 public preschools are located in 54601.
What is the racial composition of students in 54601?
54601 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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