For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,738 students in La Crosse County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Crosse County, WI are Coulee Region Virtual Academy, West Salem Middle School and Holmen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in La Crosse County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Crosse County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
West Salem Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Gr: 5-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Holmen Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 8th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Bangor Middle/high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
School Of Technology And Arts Ii
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
La Crosse County 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%
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%
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%
N8244 County Road C
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Gr: PK-K | 264 students Minority enrollment: 24%
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%
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%
Ventures Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
502 North Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 middle schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Crosse County, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, West Salem Middle School and Holmen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Crosse County?
9 public middle schools are located in La Crosse County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Crosse County include: Longfellow Middle School vs. Logan Middle School, Logan Middle School vs. Onalaska Middle School, Holmen Middle School vs. Onalaska Middle School
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