Best Schools in La Crosse County, WI
La Crosse County, WI has 66 public schools (11 high, 9 middle, 35 elementary) serving 21,586 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in La Crosse County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Crosse County, WI
The top high schools in La Crosse County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Crosse Polytechnic School
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Projected Test Scores
La Crosse School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students
2. Cashton Middle/high
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Cashton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 329 Students
3. Bangor Middle/high
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Bangor School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 346 Students
4. Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High
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Melrose-mindoro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
5. Onalaska High
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Onalaska School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
6. Holmen High
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Holmen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
7. Central High
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1008 Students
8. Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High
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Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
9. Logan High
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 754 Students
10. Westby High
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Westby Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Crosse County, WI
The top middle schools in La Crosse County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holmen Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
2. West Salem Middle
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West Salem School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 564 Students
3. Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle
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Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
4. Westby Middle
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Westby Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
5. Onalaska Middle
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Onalaska School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
6. School Of Technology And Arts Ii
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La Crosse School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 23 Students
7. Logan Middle
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
8. Longfellow Middle
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 489 Students
9. Lincoln Middle
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Crosse County, WI
The top elementary schools in La Crosse County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Bluff Elementary
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Onalaska School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
2. West Salem Elementary
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West Salem School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 692 Students
3. Spence Elementary
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
4. Prairie View Elementary
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Holmen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
5. School Of Technology And Arts I
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La Crosse School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 116 Students
6. Pertzsch Elementary
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Onalaska School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
7. Viking Elementary
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Holmen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
8. Southern Bluffs Elementary
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La Crosse School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
9. Evergreen Elementary
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Holmen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
10. Sand Lake Elementary
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Holmen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Crosse County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Crosse County, WI has a total population of 120,784 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Crosse County, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood La Crosse County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Crosse County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Crosse County, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit La Crosse County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Crosse County, WI
How many schools are in La Crosse County, WI?
La Crosse County, WI has 66 public schools: 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 21,586 students in total.
How do schools in La Crosse County perform on state tests?
On average, 66 schools in La Crosse County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in La Crosse County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Crosse County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in La Crosse County
5 places in La Crosse County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- La Crosse (18)
- Holmen (7)
- Onalaska (6)
- West Salem (3)
- Bangor (2)
School districts (4)
- La Crosse School District (20 schools)
- Holmen School District (7 schools)
- Onalaska School District (6 schools)
- West Salem School District (3 schools)