#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Assumption Catholic Schools
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Catholic school in Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
A+Overall grade455 students9 students per teacher
2026 lists
Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Private schools in the Diocese of La Crosse with the highest overall grades. Top 40 of 40 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Assumption High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
A+Overall grade145 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. John Primary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Marshfield
Marshfield, WI
A+Overall grade135 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Patrick's Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Sparta, WI
A+Overall grade103 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
McDonell Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chippewa Falls, WI
A+Overall grade198 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Colby, WI
AOverall grade75 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Queen of the Apostles Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Catholic school in Tomah
Tomah, WI
AOverall grade86 students7 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Newman Catholic Elementary School at St. Mark
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
Rothschild, WI
AOverall grade100 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Paul Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Bloomer, WI
AOverall grade78 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Blessed Sacrament School
Diocesan school · Grades 3–6
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
AOverall grade173 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Vincent De Paul School
Parish school · Grades 3–5
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
AOverall grade91 students9 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–2
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
A-Overall grade84 students9 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Columbus Catholic Middle & High School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Marshfield, WI
A-Overall grade279 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Newman Catholic Elementary at St. Anne Parish
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
The only Catholic school in Wausau
Wausau, WI
A-Overall grade168 students9 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School
Parish school · Grades 1–12
The largest Catholic school in Marshfield
Marshfield, WI
A-Overall grade506 students9 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Assumption Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Durand
Durand, WI
B+Overall grade90 students8 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. James Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
B+Overall grade67 students8 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Charles Borromeo Primary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2
Serving families in Chippewa Falls since at least 2011
Chippewa Falls, WI
B+Overall grade107 students9 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Aquinas Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades K–12
The largest Catholic school in La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
B+Overall grade954 students9 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Mauston since at least 2011
Mauston, WI
B+Overall grade115 students10 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2
One of 4 Catholic schools in La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
B+Overall grade124 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Holy Ghost School
Diocesan school · Grades 3–5
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
Chippewa Falls, WI
B+Overall grade110 students12 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
Prairie Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Prairie Du Chier since at least 2011
Prairie Du Chier, WI
B+Overall grade88 students10 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of La Crosse
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Catholic school in Onalaska
Onalaska, WI
B+Overall grade180 students10 students per teacher
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.