For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,871 students in Crawford County, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 315 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, WI are Wauzeka Elementary School, Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education and Bluff View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford 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 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauzeka Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Main St
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E Crawford St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Bluff View Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Gr: 3-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Bluff View Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Wauzeka High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Main St
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Seneca High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Du Chien High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Crawford St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3700
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
North Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47050 County Road X
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
(608) 624-5201
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
(608) 624-5201
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Wauzeka Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Main St
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1212.
North Crawford High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47050 County Road X
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
(608) 735-4311
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
(608) 735-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
420 Wacouta Ave
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3719
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3719
Gr: PK-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst
Alternative School
500 E Parrish St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1901 East Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0503
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0503
Gr: 3-8
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Eastman Community Home Org Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
202 S Main St
Eastman, WI 54626
(608) 326-8451
Eastman, WI 54626
(608) 326-8451
Gr: PK-5 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
800 East
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Gr: K-12
Po Box 34
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 874-4212
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 874-4212
Gr: 5-6 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crawford County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, WI include Wauzeka Elementary School, Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education and Bluff View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
14 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What percentage of students in Crawford County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Crawford County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crawford County include: North Crawford Elementary School vs. Bluff View Elementary School, Bluff View Elementary School vs. North Crawford Elementary School
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