For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,738 students in La Crosse County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Crosse County, WI are Coulee Region Virtual Academy, West Salem Middle School and Holmen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in La Crosse County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Crosse County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
West Salem Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Holmen Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 8th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Bangor Middle/high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Gr: 6-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
School Of Technology And Arts Ii
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Avon St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Crosse County, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, West Salem Middle School and Holmen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Crosse County?
9 public middle schools are located in La Crosse County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Crosse County include: Holmen Middle School vs. Onalaska Middle School, Logan Middle School vs. Onalaska Middle School, Onalaska Middle School vs. Logan Middle School
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