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Aquinas Catholic Schools

Diocesan school · Grades K–12

La Crosse, WI

315 11th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in La Crosse
  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin

Aquinas Catholic Schools is a Catholic diocesan school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 954 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
954
Teachers
104 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 504 girls, 450 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 62% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 24 Catholic schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    919’17–18916’19–20920’21–22954’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K70
    176
    267
    357
    470
    558
    681
    773
    884
    987
    1082
    1184
    1265

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Aquinas Catholic Schools whether it takes part.

    More about Wisconsin's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Aquinas Catholic Schools

    What grades does Aquinas Catholic Schools serve?

    Aquinas Catholic Schools serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Aquinas Catholic Schools?

    About 954 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Aquinas Catholic Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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