For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 532 students in 54603, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54603, WI are Summit Environmental School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54603 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54603, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54603, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Environmental School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Lakeshore Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7970
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
54603, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Caledonia St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 27%
1307 Hayes St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
Gr: PK-1 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54603, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54603, WI include Summit Environmental School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54603?
2 public preschools are located in 54603.
What is the racial composition of students in 54603?
54603 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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