For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,282 students in La Crosse, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Crosse, WI are Coulee Region Virtual Academy, La Crosse Polytechnic School and Longfellow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in La Crosse have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Crosse, WI (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Crosse, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, La Crosse Polytechnic School and Longfellow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Crosse?
5 public middle schools are located in La Crosse.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse?
La Crosse public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in La Crosse are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Crosse include: Longfellow Middle School vs. Logan Middle School, Logan Middle School vs. Longfellow Middle School
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