La Crosse County Schools & Education
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,505
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#11
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: La Crosse County
Measured School Summary
La Crosse County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 94.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
La Crosse County spends $8,505 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 19% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read La Crosse 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
38 public schools and 5 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
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
94.2%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,505
$392 above the state average
School coverage
38
5 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
La Crosse County has 38 public schools across 5 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 La Crosse 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
La Crosse 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
#11
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
La Crosse School District
Elementary to high school visible
5,992 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Holmen School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,879 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Onalaska School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,007 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
West Salem School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,861 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
La Crosse School District is the largest listed district slice, with 20 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 La Crosse County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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.
Dynamic Urban and Suburban Schools
La Crosse County supports a diverse population of 15,378 students across 38 public schools and five districts. The system is comprehensive, featuring 20 elementary schools and a significant secondary school network.
Strong Districts and Charter Choice
The La Crosse School District is the largest with 20 schools and 5,992 students, followed by Holmen with 3,879 students. Five charter schools are available, offering families specialized curriculum options within the public system.
Vibrant City and Suburban Environments
With 25 schools in city settings and 10 in suburbs, the county offers a faster-paced educational feel with an average school size of 405. Holmen High is the largest facility, serving 1,212 students in a modern high school setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
38
in La Crosse County
Reported Enrollment
15,378
38 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
5
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in La Crosse County
La Crosse School District
GuideHolmen School District
GuideOnalaska School District
West Salem School District
Bangor School District
38 Public Schools in La Crosse County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 38 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen High | Profile | Holmen School District | Holmen, 54636Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,212 |
| Central High | Profile | La Crosse School District | La Crosse, 54601City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,008 |
| Onalaska High | Record | Onalaska School District | Onalaska, 54650City: Small | 9–12 | High | 933 |
| Holmen Middle | Record | Holmen School District | Holmen, 54636Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 892 |
| Logan High | Record | La Crosse School District | La Crosse, 54603City: Small | 9–12 | High | 754 |
| West Salem Elementary | Record | West Salem School District | West Salem, 54669Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 692 |
| Onalaska Middle | Record | Onalaska School District | Onalaska, 54650City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 673 |
| West Salem High | Record | West Salem School District | West Salem, 54669Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 605 |
| West Salem Middle | Record | West Salem School District | West Salem, 54669Suburb: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 564 |
| Longfellow Middle | Record | La Crosse School District | La Crosse, 54601City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 489 |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Record | Onalaska School District | Onalaska, 54650City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 489 |
| Eagle Bluff Elementary | Record | Onalaska School District | Onalaska, 54650City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Prairie View Elementary | Record | Holmen School District | Holmen, 54636Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Sand Lake Elementary | Record | Holmen School District | Holmen, 54636Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Viking Elementary | Record | Holmen School District | Holmen, 54636Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 384 |
| Pertzsch Elementary | Record | Onalaska School District | Onalaska, 54650City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 374 |
| Logan Middle | Record | La Crosse School District | La Crosse, 54603City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 369 |
| Bangor Middle/High | Record | Bangor School District | Bangor, 54614Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 346 |
| Evergreen Elementary | Record | Holmen School District | Holmen, 54636Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Spence Elementary | Record | La Crosse School District | La Crosse, 54601City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 335 |
Holmen High
Holmen School District
Holmen, 54636 / Suburb: Midsize
Central High
La Crosse School District
La Crosse, 54601 / City: Small
West Salem Elementary
West Salem School District
West Salem, 54669 / Suburb: Midsize
West Salem High
West Salem School District
West Salem, 54669 / Suburb: Midsize
West Salem Middle
West Salem School District
West Salem, 54669 / Suburb: Midsize
Northern Hills Elementary
Onalaska School District
Onalaska, 54650 / City: Small
Eagle Bluff Elementary
Onalaska School District
Onalaska, 54650 / City: Small
Prairie View Elementary
Holmen School District
Holmen, 54636 / Rural: Fringe
Sand Lake Elementary
Holmen School District
Holmen, 54636 / Suburb: Midsize
Pertzsch Elementary
Onalaska School District
Onalaska, 54650 / City: Small
Evergreen Elementary
Holmen School District
Holmen, 54636 / Suburb: Midsize
Spence Elementary
La Crosse School District
La Crosse, 54601 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,505
State avg $8,113
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Schools in La Crosse County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?
La Crosse County supports a diverse population of 15,378 students across 38 public schools and five districts. The system is comprehensive, featuring 20 elementary schools and a significant secondary school network.
What are the major school districts in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?
The La Crosse School District is the largest with 20 schools and 5,992 students, followed by Holmen with 3,879 students. Five charter schools are available, offering families specialized curriculum options within the public system.
What is the school experience like in La Crosse County?
With 25 schools in city settings and 10 in suburbs, the county offers a faster-paced educational feel with an average school size of 405. Holmen High is the largest facility, serving 1,212 students in a modern high school setting.
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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.