ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Cathedral School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2

La Crosse, WI

1319 Ferry St, La Crosse, WI 54601

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One of 4 Catholic schools in La Crosse

In La Crosse, Wisconsin, Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 124 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–2
Students
124
Teachers
13.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 66 girls, 58 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Cathedral School.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    121’13–14127’15–16106’17–18113’19–20114’21–22124’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K39
    145
    240

    Student body

    White92%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian1%

    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 Cathedral School 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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Cathedral School

    What grades does Cathedral School serve?

    Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–2.

    How many students attend Cathedral School?

    About 124 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cathedral School?

    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.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Aquinas Catholic Schools

    Diocesan school · Grades K–12

    The largest Catholic school in La Crosse

    La Crosse, WI0.2 mi

    B+Overall grade954 students9 students per teacher

    Aquinas High School

    Diocesan school · Grades 7–8

    Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12

    La Crosse, WI0.2 mi

    B+Overall grade157 students11 students per teacher

    Blessed Sacrament School

    Diocesan school · Grades 3–6

    The smallest classes of any Catholic school in La Crosse

    La Crosse, WI0.9 mi

    AOverall grade173 students9 students per teacher

    Chileda

    Special education school · Grades 2–12

    Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Wisconsin

    La Crosse, WI1.8 mi

    A-Overall grade61 students6 students per teacher

    Immanuel Lutheran School

    Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The only Christian school in La Crosse

    La Crosse, WI2.4 mi

    B+Overall grade67 students13 students per teacher