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#239 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 42% of private schools
Aquinas Catholic Schools
School · La Crosse, WI
A private school in La Crosse, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
315 11TH ST S, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Math 50% vs WI 44% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WI 44% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Aquinas Catholic Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,109/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crosse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,078
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee Region Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| La Crosse Offsite PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Coulee Connections - AlternativeeducationPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aquinas Catholic Schools is listed in La Crosse, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Aquinas Catholic Schools
Aquinas Catholic Schools is a private school in La Crosse, WI, serving approximately 920 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 54601)
- 50,474
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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