Located in La Crosse, WI, Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse enrolls 34 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, small city neighborhood setting.
The school offers early childhood and day care programs with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 9 teachers.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity in this La Crosse city early learning program.
Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse serves co–educational early childhood learners in the Washburn neighborhood of La Crosse.
This nonsectarian La Crosse preschool focuses on foundational education for children in grades PK–K within a small enrollment environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse?
The application deadline for Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse located?
Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse is located in the Washburn neighborhood of La Crosse, WI. There are 2 other private schools located in Washburn.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse is Aquinas Catholic Schools (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
315 S 11th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students
Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
315 11th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 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
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 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
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
315 S 11th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students
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
1.1 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
1.5 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
2.2 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
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
315 S 11th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students
Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
315 11th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 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
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 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
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
315 S 11th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
716 Windsor St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
2.3 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
2.5 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
0.3 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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7006
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 104 students Minority enrollment: 13%
La Crosse Polytechnic School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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