For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 819 students in 54601, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54601, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 54601 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54601, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 54601, WI Public Middle Schools (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 54601, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54601, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, La Crosse Polytechnic School and Longfellow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 54601?
3 public middle schools are located in 54601.
What is the racial composition of students in 54601?
54601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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