Aquinas Catholic Schools in La Crosse, WI, serves 1,030 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a Catholic, city–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 86 teachers supporting grades PK–12.
Approximately 6.4% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school community.
Aquinas Catholic Schools is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Aquinas Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,030 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aquinas Catholic Schools's ranking?
Aquinas Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Aquinas Catholic Schools?
The application deadline for Aquinas Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Aquinas Catholic Schools is Family And Children Centers Alternative Education (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cathedral School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
315 11th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family And Children Centers Alternative Education
Special Education School
1707 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse
Daycare / Preschool
727 4th Sreet S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 519-2367
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 519-2367
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
First Lutheran School ![First Lutheran School Photo]( "First Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
520 West Avenue S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Family And Children Centers Alternative Education
Special Education School
1707 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation
Alternative School
99 Milwaukee St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Tuition listed
Chileda
Special Education School
1825 Victory St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-6480
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-6480
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 8 students
716 Windsor St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Driftless Pass School
Special Education School
3710 E Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 317-0553
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 317-0553
2.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
315 11th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family And Children Centers Alternative Education
Special Education School
1707 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
First Lutheran School ![First Lutheran School Photo]( "First Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
520 West Avenue S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Mt. Calvary-grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1614 Park Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8223
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8223
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse
Daycare / Preschool
727 4th Sreet S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 519-2367
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 519-2367
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Mt. Calvary-grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1614 Park Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8223
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8223
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
716 Windsor St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
806 Saint Paul St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-5712
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-5712
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
0.6 miles
Gr: PK | 104 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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