For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 6,169 students in La Crosse County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in La Crosse County, WI are School Of Technology And Arts I, Eagle Bluff Elementary School and Bangor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in La Crosse County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in La Crosse County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 14th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E Wall St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3316
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Pertzsch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Newport La
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-1600
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
West Salem Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
Grades: PK-4
| 686 students
Rank: #88.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Southern Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Spence Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
State Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Pammel Creek Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Summit Environmental School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Lakeshore Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1414.
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7970
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #1515.
North Woods International School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sablewood Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1818.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Wall St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 783-9393
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 783-9393
Grades: PK
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK
| 52 students
La Crosse County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Grades: 12
| 5 students
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
901 Caledonia St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
300 4th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Lacrossroads Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
N8244 County Road C
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-K
| 264 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
1307 Hayes St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
Grades: PK-1
| 152 students
Ventures Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
502 North Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
304 6th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in La Crosse County, WI include School Of Technology And Arts I, Eagle Bluff Elementary School and Bangor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Crosse County?
21 public preschools are located in La Crosse County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in La Crosse County include: Northern Hills Elementary School vs. Pertzsch Elementary School, Pertzsch Elementary School vs. Northern Hills Elementary School, State Road Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
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