Crawford County Schools & Education
Crawford County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,402
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#3
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crawford County
Measured School Summary
Crawford County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 94.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Crawford County spends $9,402 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crawford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
94.8%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,402
$1,289 above the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Crawford County has 14 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Crawford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Crawford County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#3
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Prairie du Chien Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
986 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
North Crawford School District
Elementary and high visible
400 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Wauzeka-Steuben School District
Elementary to high school visible
257 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Seneca Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
255 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Prairie du Chien Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crawford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crawford County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Crawford County, Wisconsin
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate Learning in Crawford County
Crawford County operates a focused educational network of 14 public schools serving 1,902 total students. This system is managed by four districts and includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. One alternative school provides additional support for students requiring non-traditional pathways.
Prairie du Chien Anchors the County
The Prairie du Chien Area School District is the largest provider, with five schools and 986 students. One charter school operates within the county, representing 7.1% of the local educational institutions. Smaller districts like Wauzeka-Steuben and Seneca Area provide highly personalized instruction for fewer than 300 students each.
Small Schools with Big Impact
The average school size in Crawford County is just 136 students, ensuring a high degree of individual attention. Ten of the 14 schools are in rural settings, with the largest being Prairie du Chien High at 322 students. This rural and town mix creates a safe, community-focused atmosphere where every student is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Crawford County
Reported Enrollment
1,902
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Crawford County
Prairie du Chien Area School District
North Crawford School District
Wauzeka-Steuben School District
Seneca Area School District
14 Public Schools in Crawford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie du Chien High | Record | Prairie du Chien Area School District | Prairie du Chien, 53821Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 322 |
| North Crawford Elementary | Record | North Crawford School District | Soldiers Grove, 54655Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 276 |
| BA Kennedy School | Record | Prairie du Chien Area School District | Prairie du Chien, 53821Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 222 |
| Bluff View Elementary | Record | Prairie du Chien Area School District | Prairie du Chien, 53821Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 216 |
| Bluff View Middle | Record | Prairie du Chien Area School District | Prairie du Chien, 53821Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 196 |
| North Crawford High | Record | North Crawford School District | Soldiers Grove, 54655Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 124 |
| Wauzeka Elementary | Record | Wauzeka-Steuben School District | Wauzeka, 53826Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 118 |
| Seneca High | Record | Seneca Area School District | Seneca, 54654Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 105 |
| Seneca Elementary | Record | Seneca Area School District | Seneca, 54654Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 100 |
| Wauzeka High | Record | Wauzeka-Steuben School District | Wauzeka, 53826Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 78 |
| Wauzeka Middle | Record | Wauzeka-Steuben School District | Wauzeka, 53826Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 61 |
| Seneca Junior High | Record | Seneca Area School District | Seneca, 54654Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 50 |
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education | Record | Prairie du Chien Area School District | Prairie du Chien, 53821Town: Remote | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 30 |
| Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst | Record | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Prairie du Chien, 53821Town: Remote | 12 | Alternative | 4 |
Prairie du Chien High
Prairie du Chien Area School District
Prairie du Chien, 53821 / Town: Remote
North Crawford Elementary
North Crawford School District
Soldiers Grove, 54655 / Rural: Remote
BA Kennedy School
Prairie du Chien Area School District
Prairie du Chien, 53821 / Town: Remote
Bluff View Elementary
Prairie du Chien Area School District
Prairie du Chien, 53821 / Rural: Fringe
Bluff View Middle
Prairie du Chien Area School District
Prairie du Chien, 53821 / Rural: Fringe
North Crawford High
North Crawford School District
Soldiers Grove, 54655 / Rural: Remote
Wauzeka Elementary
Wauzeka-Steuben School District
Wauzeka, 53826 / Rural: Distant
Seneca Elementary
Seneca Area School District
Seneca, 54654 / Rural: Remote
Wauzeka Middle
Wauzeka-Steuben School District
Wauzeka, 53826 / Rural: Distant
Seneca Junior High
Seneca Area School District
Seneca, 54654 / Rural: Remote
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
Prairie du Chien Area School District
Prairie du Chien, 53821 / Town: Remote
Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Prairie du Chien, 53821 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,402
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Crawford County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crawford County, Wisconsin?
Crawford County operates a focused educational network of 14 public schools serving 1,902 total students. This system is managed by four districts and includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. One alternative school provides additional support for students requiring non-traditional pathways.
What are the major school districts in Crawford County, Wisconsin?
The Prairie du Chien Area School District is the largest provider, with five schools and 986 students. One charter school operates within the county, representing 7.1% of the local educational institutions. Smaller districts like Wauzeka-Steuben and Seneca Area provide highly personalized instruction for fewer than 300 students each.
What is the school experience like in Crawford County?
The average school size in Crawford County is just 136 students, ensuring a high degree of individual attention. Ten of the 14 schools are in rural settings, with the largest being Prairie du Chien High at 322 students. This rural and town mix creates a safe, community-focused atmosphere where every student is known by name.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.