Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54603

The zip code 54603 in La Crosse, Wisconsin is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the La Crosse School District. While the district is ranked 320 out of 426 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools stand out in the area.

The School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II), a public charter middle school, consistently performs in the top 50% of Wisconsin middle schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In 2024-2025, SOTA II had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Meanwhile, Logan High School, while ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%.

The data also reveals a wide range of performance across the schools in the zip code. While SOTA II and Logan High generally outperform the district and state averages, the elementary schools struggle to meet state proficiency levels. Additionally, the schools have varying free/reduced lunch rates, from 47.06% at SOTA II to 81.89% at Northside Elementary, and spending per student ranges from $11,844 at Coulee Montessori Charter School to $18,343 at Northside Elementary, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation.