For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,992 students in Onalaska, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onalaska, WI are Eagle Bluff Elementary School, Pertzsch Elementary School and Northern Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onalaska, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Onalaska have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Onalaska, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pertzsch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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%
Onalaska, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Gr: PK-K | 264 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Onalaska, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onalaska, WI include Eagle Bluff Elementary School, Pertzsch Elementary School and Northern Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Onalaska?
4 public elementary schools are located in Onalaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska?
Onalaska public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Onalaska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Onalaska include: Northern Hills Elementary School vs. Pertzsch Elementary School, Pertzsch Elementary School vs. Northern Hills Elementary School, Northern Hills Elementary School vs. Eagle Bluff Elementary School
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