Top Rankings
Onalaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,970 students in Onalaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51±¬ÁÏs in Onalaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,970 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onalaska School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,646 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,160
$17,038
Spending / Student
$14,646
$17,011
Best Onalaska School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pertzsch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5644
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4542
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Wilson St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Gr: 9-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 8th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5366
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,970 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District is ranked #134 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska School District?
69% of Onalaska School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Onalaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,646 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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