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#239 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 42% of private schools

Aquinas Catholic Schools

School

315 11TH ST S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

920

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

920

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#239 of 571

In La Crosse

#4 of 9

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About Aquinas Catholic Schools

Aquinas Catholic Schools is a private school in La Crosse, WI. Aquinas Catholic Schools serves approximately 920 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Aquinas Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Aquinas Catholic Schools show 50% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.3 pts above WI schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
WI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Aquinas Catholic Schools is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Aquinas Catholic Schools compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in La Crosse, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

This School

12.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

920

This School

305

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.6% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

Asian 1.5% vs 0%

Aquinas Catholic Schools La Crosse Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Aquinas Catholic Schools (this school)	—	920	10.6:1	6.7
La Crosse Polytechnic School	0.5 mi	106	13.2:1	6.2
Coulee Region Virtual Academy	0.5 mi	78	15.6:1	2.0
La Crosse Offsite Preschool	0.7 mi	90	18:1	3.8
School of Technology and Arts I	0.7 mi	122	15.2:1	8.3
Hamilton Elementary School	0.7 mi	146	7.7:1	6.7
Emerson Elementary	0.9 mi	323	14:1	7.4
Longfellow Middle	1.1 mi	625	10.1:1	6.7
Central High	1.5 mi	1,014	12.2:1	4.9
Spence Elementary	1.6 mi	315	10.9:1	8.3
Logan Middle	2.5 mi	462	9.1:1	6.9
School of Technology and Arts II	2.5 mi	34	17:1	5.8
State Road Elementary	2.5 mi	297	12.9:1	7.1
Logan High	2.5 mi	715	10.7:1	5.0
Northside Elementary	2.7 mi	254	7.9:1	4.8
Coulee Montessori Charter School	2.7 mi	115	14.4:1	4.4
Hintgen Elementary	2.8 mi	215	8.6:1	4.7
Summit Environmental School	3.3 mi	303	11.7:1	6.6
North Woods International School	4.5 mi	260	9.3:1	7.5
Southern Bluffs Elementary	4.7 mi	320	11.4:1	7.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267.2

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Enrollment 920

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 49.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

43.5% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 58.0% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

43.8% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 89.6%

Two or More 4.3%

Hispanic 2.6%

Black 1.7%

Asian 1.5%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

315 11TH ST S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Aquinas Catholic Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. CHILEDA (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is COULEE CONNECTIONS - ALTERNATIVEEDUCATION (rated 4.4/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Coulee Region Virtual Academy (rated 2.0/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in La Crosse, see our La Crosse schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL La Crosse	0.0 mi	310	6.9
FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Crosse	0.1 mi	142	6.1
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL La Crosse	0.2 mi	114	6.6
La Crosse Polytechnic School La Crosse	0.5 mi	106	6.2
Coulee Region Virtual Academy La Crosse	0.5 mi	78	2.0
School of Technology and Arts I La Crosse	0.7 mi	122	8.3
Hamilton Elementary School La Crosse	0.7 mi	146	6.7
La Crosse Offsite Preschool La Crosse	0.7 mi	90	3.8
MT CALVARY-GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Crosse	0.9 mi	60	4.4
Emerson Elementary La Crosse	0.9 mi	323	7.4
Longfellow Middle La Crosse	1.1 mi	625	6.7
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL La Crosse	1.0 mi	175	7.8
COULEE CONNECTIONS - ALTERNATIVEEDUCATION La Crosse	1.4 mi	41	4.4
Central High La Crosse	1.5 mi	1,014	4.9
Spence Elementary La Crosse	1.6 mi	315	8.3
CHILEDA La Crosse	2.0 mi	48	8.4
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Crosse	2.2 mi	61	4.4
Logan Middle La Crosse	2.5 mi	462	6.9
School of Technology and Arts II La Crosse	2.5 mi	34	5.8
Logan High La Crosse	2.5 mi	715	5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,078

Median Home Value

$220,200

Median Rent

$998/mo

Population

50,474

College Educated

39.9%

Homeownership

54.5%

Avg Commute

16.9 min

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Median Age

32.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
The Lincoln Academy Beloit, WI	626	6.7
Johnson Creek Public School Johnson Creek, WI	620	6.9
PACELLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Stevens Point, WI	553	6.4
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, WI	1,038	7.0
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee, WI	860	7.5
Wisconsin Connections Academy Appleton, WI	672	5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aquinas Catholic Schools

What grades does Aquinas Catholic Schools serve?

Aquinas Catholic Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Aquinas Catholic Schools?

Aquinas Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Catholic Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Catholic Schools is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Aquinas Catholic Schools rank in WI?

Aquinas Catholic Schools ranks #239 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Aquinas Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Aquinas Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aquinas Catholic Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aquinas Catholic Schools has 50% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Aquinas Catholic Schools a private school?

Yes, Aquinas Catholic Schools is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Aquinas Catholic Schools a religious school?

Aquinas Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 62 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 78 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 920
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 86
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Small City
County: La Crosse County
Phone: (608) 784-8585

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