For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 281 students in La Crosse, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in La Crosse, KS are La Crosse Elementary School, La Crosse High School and La Crosse Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in La Crosse have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Crosse, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crosse Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
La Crosse Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-3030
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Crosse, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in La Crosse, KS include La Crosse Elementary School, La Crosse High School and La Crosse Middle School.
How many public schools are located in La Crosse?
3 public schools are located in La Crosse.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse?
La Crosse public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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