La Crosse County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,303 students in La Crosse County, WI (there are 37 public schools, serving 15,113 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
73% of private schools in La Crosse County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked La Crosse County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Aquinas Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students
Catholic
315 S 11th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8585
Map of Family And Children Centers Alternative Education
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
1707 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0001
First Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
520 West Avenue S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
Map of Luther High School
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students
Sports: 10
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1501 Wilson St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5435
Providence Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
716 Windsor St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-6167
(1)
Map of Aquinas High School
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students
Catholic
315 11th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-0156
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: 3-6 | 198 students
Catholic
2404 King St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5564
Map of Cathedral School
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students
Catholic
1319 Ferry St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-5998
Map of Chileda
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1825 Victory St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-6480
Christ-st John's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
500 Park St
West Salem, WI 54669
(605) 520-1281
Map of Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
727 4th Sreet S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 519-2367
Map of Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Alternative School
99 Milwaukee St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
Map of Coulee Region Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
230 West Garland St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-3004
Map of Hylandale Church School
Gr: K-10 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
N3200 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
(608) 486-2443
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
806 Saint Paul St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 784-5712
Map of Mt. Calvary-grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1614 Park Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-8223
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students
Christian
127 11th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5483
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1301 Pearl Street
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2641
(1)
Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1201 Main Street
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4822
(1)
Map of Sandy Oak Amish School
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Amish
N4760 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
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La Crosse County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Faith Baptist School
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students
Baptist
3615 28th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 788-1165

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
22 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 3 in La Crosse County, rising from 19 in 2016 to 22 in 2025.
# Students
3,303 Students
147,262 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 23 in La Crosse County private schools, rising from 126 in 2016 to 149 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
296 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
38%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,263
$5,755
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$1,173
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score lower than state in La Crosse County private schools, at 0.38 in 2025 versus 0.66 statewide and 0.65 nationally.
# American Indian Students
2 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
70 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
75 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
2,555 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
77%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
553 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in La Crosse County, WI include Aquinas Catholic Schools, Providence Academy, and Family And Children Centers Alternative Education.
How many private schools are located in La Crosse County?
20 private schools are located in La Crosse County.
How diverse are private schools in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County 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 County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in La Crosse County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Crosse County?
73% of private schools in La Crosse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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