St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo

Best La Crosse County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools serving 2,987 students in La Crosse County, WI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in La Crosse County, WI include First Lutheran School, Family And Children Centers Alternative Education, and Aquinas Catholic Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private elementary schools in La Crosse County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aquinas Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
315 S 11th St
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
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
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
520 West Avenue S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
716 Windsor St
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
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
Gr: 3-6 | 198 students
Chileda
Special Education School
1825 Victory St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-6480
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Christ-st John's Lutheran School
Christ-st John's Lutheran School Photo - Christ-St. John's Lutheran School's mission is to assist families by providing a Christ-centered education to meet the spiritual and academic needs of our children now and for eternity.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
500 Park St
West Salem, WI 54669
(605) 520-1281
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation
Alternative School
99 Milwaukee St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Tuition listed
Coulee Region Christian School
(Christian)
230 West Garland St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-3004
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Hylandale Church School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
N3200 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
(608) 486-2443
Gr: K-10 | 15 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
806 Saint Paul St
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
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
St. Patrick School
(Christian)
127 11th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
1301 Pearl Street
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2641
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
1201 Main Street
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4822
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5
Sandy Oak Amish School
(Amish)
N4760 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

La Crosse County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3615 28th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 788-1165
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students

Overview

This County (La Crosse County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,987 Students
125,970 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
259 Teachers
9,789 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
37%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,408
$6,546
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$1,227
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
2,723 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
14,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
71 Students
17,312 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,343 Students
68,646 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
260 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
463 Students
25,233 Students
% of Others Students
16%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in La Crosse County, WI include First Lutheran School, Family And Children Centers Alternative Education, and Aquinas Catholic Schools.
How many private elementary schools are located in La Crosse County?
18 private elementary schools are located in La Crosse County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in La Crosse County?
75% of private elementary schools in La Crosse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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