For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 974 students in Prairie Du Chien, WI (there are , serving 297 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Prairie Du Chien, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI are Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education, Bluff View Elementary School and Bluff View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie Du Chien, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Prairie Du Chien have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E Crawford St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Bluff View Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Grades: 3-5
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Bluff View Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Du Chien High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Crawford St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3700
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 Wacouta Ave
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3719
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3719
Grades: PK-2
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst
Alternative School
500 E Parrish St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1901 East Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0503
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0503
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
800 East
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI include Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education, Bluff View Elementary School and Bluff View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Prairie Du Chien?
6 public schools are located in Prairie Du Chien.
What percentage of students in Prairie Du Chien go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Prairie Du Chien are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Du Chien?
Prairie Du Chien public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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