| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem School District | West Salem | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1,861 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Holmen School District | Holmen | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 3,879 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Onalaska School District | Onalaska | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3,007 | 6 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Melrose-Mindoro School District | Mindoro | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 757 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bangor School District | Bangor | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 639 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| La Crosse School District | La Crosse | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 5,992 | 20 | PK–12 | 2 |
How La Crosse County compares
Together they enroll 16,135 students across 40 schools. The largest is La Crosse School District with 5,992 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
La Crosse County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in La Crosse County is West Salem School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in La Crosse County, WI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in La Crosse County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in La Crosse County, WI?
Of the districts serving La Crosse County, West Salem School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.