Onalaska School District

237 2nd Ave S
Onalaska, WI 54650
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Onalaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,970 students in Onalaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Onalaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,970 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Onalaska School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#125 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
39%
43%
38%
49%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,646 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,160
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,646
$17,011

Best Onalaska School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Pertzsch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Wilson St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #55.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
707 8th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,970 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District is ranked #136 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska School District?
69% of Onalaska School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Onalaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,646 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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