| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua Area School District | Genoa | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,042 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Westby Area School District | Chaseburg | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,037 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| De Soto Area School District | De Soto | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 468 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District | Ontario | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 576 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kickapoo Area School District | Readstown | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 471 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| La Crosse School District | Stoddard | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 5,992 | 20 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hillsboro School District | Hillsboro | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 502 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| La Farge School District | La Farge | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 250 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Vernon County compares
Together they enroll 10,338 students across 45 schools. The largest is La Crosse School District with 5,992 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Vernon County, Wisconsin
Vernon County has 8 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Vernon County is Viroqua Area School District (7/10). 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 Vernon County, WI?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Vernon 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 Vernon County, WI?
Of the districts serving Vernon County, Viroqua Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th 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.