For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,176 students in 54601, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54601, WI are School Of Technology And Arts I, Emerson Elementary School and Coulee Region Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54601 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54601, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54601, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Technology And Arts I
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Campbell Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7990
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7990
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Southern Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4010 Sunnyside Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7020
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Spence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Bennett St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7773
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7773
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
State Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 Pammel Creek Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
La Crosse Polytechnic School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
North Woods International School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sablewood Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Hintgen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 28th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7767
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
54601, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Gr: 12 | 5 students
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
300 4th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Lacrossroads Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
Gr: 9-12
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
The Partnership Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Gr: 7-8 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
304 6th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54601, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54601, WI include School Of Technology And Arts I, Emerson Elementary School and Coulee Region Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54601?
13 public elementary schools are located in 54601.
What is the racial composition of students in 54601?
54601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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