Local districts are known for their commitment to academic excellence, modernized facilities, and a strong focus on extracurricular development. Many schools have partnerships with area colleges, advanced placement opportunities, and a variety of support services, making La Crosse County a great place for families to thrive.
Families moving to La Crosse County will find an array of excellent public school options, each committed to fostering student success in and out of the classroom. Below are some of the local school districts serving our community, along with links to their websites for detailed information.
The School District of La Crosse serves a population of 80,000 that includes all of the city of La Crosse, which has approximately 55,000 residents, and all or part of the towns of Medary, Shelby, Campbell, Bergen, Greenfield, Hamburg, and Washington.
You’ll be pleased by the many outstanding educational and family-focused opportunities the area provides. In addition to an outstanding school district, we have three institutions of higher education, two major medical facilities, and a surprising number of excellent arts, athletic, and recreational organizations.
The School District of Onalaska is located in beautiful Western Wisconsin. Nestled between the Coulee Region bluffs and Lake Onalaska, the just over 14-square mile district is one of the geographically smallest districts in Wisconsin - offering for an intimate and neighborly experience for students, staff, and the community.
We bolster high marks in academics, student engagement and participation, as well as community support. Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the state!
The vision of the School District is "Belong. Serve. Succeed." We strongly believe in our mission which is preparing students for tomorrow through an engaging and inclusive educational community today. Our core values of empowerment, equity, excellence, integrity, and safety guide us in our decision-making.
The Board of Education has established focus areas that guide our efforts and work. The leadership of the Board ensures high expectations in everything we do, beginning with a commitment to improving student learning and achievement.
The School District of West Salem has a simple mission of “Serving with Passion.” Our talented staff lives this unique mission every day through their service to children, families, and co-workers. They strive towards the goal of realizing the district vision to “Ignite Creativity, Innovation, and Excellence” in each of our students.
West Salem Elementary School is a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and boasts of a national Gold Medal of Distinction Award for excellence in school nutrition. The impressive and recently renovated and expanded West Salem Middle School includes grade-level pods, award-winning music programs, an integrated engineering program, and an onsite Boys’ and Girls’ Club. West Salem High School is a model comprehensive high school with outstanding college and career readiness offerings along with a wide variety of highly-successful co-curricular programs.
MISSION
The needs of our students come first, driving our commitment to provide a high-quality education that enables all students to reach their full potential.
VISION
La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools is a district where:
Students are engaged in their education, discover their love of learning, and demonstrate confidence, leadership and capacity for success with high academic standards.
Staff and students are part of a respectful, responsible, and safe learning environment where differences are honored and each individual belongs.
Creativity, continuous improvement, resilience, and a growth mindset are embedded in our work and practiced district-wide.
All students find a sense of social, emotional, and physical well-being as they gain life skills to become productive citizens.
Students, staff, family, and community members are proud of their schools and actively involved through partnership, service, and celebration.
The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District’s combined
communities have long worked together to do what is
best for our kids. In our close-knit environment,
students are supported as individuals and cared for like
family. Our students excel academically, consistently
exceeding expectations.
We offer state-of-the-art technical education, regionally
renowned music programs, dual-credit courses, and a full
array of extra-curricular activities ensuring all students
the opportunity to explore their interests and develop a
pathway of success for the future.
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