For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,157 students in La Crosse, WI (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,794 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in La Crosse, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in La Crosse, WI include Cathedral School, First Evangelical Lutheran School, and Providence Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
62% of private schools in La Crosse, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top-Ranked La Crosse Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aquinas Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
315 S 11th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 student
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
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
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
First Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
520 West Avenue S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(763) 242-4446
La Crosse, WI 54601
(763) 242-4446
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
716 Windsor St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
315 11th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
2404 King St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5564
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5564
Gr: 3-6 | 198 students
Chileda
Special Education School
1825 Victory St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-6480
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-6480
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 8 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
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation
Alternative School
99 Milwaukee St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
Gr: K-12 | 42 students 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
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students
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
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 5 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
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
La Crosse, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Baptist School (Closed 2011)
(Baptist)
3615 28th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 788-1165
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 788-1165
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students
Overview
This Town (La Crosse)
This State (WI)
# Schools
13 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,157 Students
147,813 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
200 Teachers
11,457 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
39%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,533
$7,693
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$1,573
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
61 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,691 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
326 Students
28,716 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in La Crosse, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in La Crosse, WI include Cathedral School, First Evangelical Lutheran School, and Providence Academy.
How many private schools are located in La Crosse?
13 private schools are located in La Crosse.
How diverse are private schools in La Crosse?
La Crosse private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in La Crosse go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in La Crosse are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Crosse?
62% of private schools in La Crosse are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in La Crosse are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in La Crosse include: Family And Children Centers Alternative Education vs. Chileda, Chileda vs. Family And Children Centers Alternative Education, Cathedral School vs. Providence Academy
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