Public schools in Prairie du Chien, WI
6 open public schools with an address in Prairie du Chien, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
917
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Prairie du Chien public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Prairie du Chien, WI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 917 students, an average of 153 per school. The largest campus is Prairie du Chien High (287 students), and the largest elementary school is BA Kennedy School (217).
Prairie du Chien Area School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Prairie du Chien
Elementary schools in Prairie du Chien
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA Kennedy School Prairie du Chien Area School District | PK–02 | 217 | 11.7:1 | |
| Bluff View Elementary Prairie du Chien Area School District | 03–05 | 190 | 9.2:1 |
Middle schools in Prairie du Chien
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff View Middle Prairie du Chien Area School District | 06–08 | 200 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Prairie du Chien
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOC: Prairie du Chien Correctional Insti tution Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 12–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Prairie du Chien High Prairie du Chien Area School District | 09–12 | 287 | 11.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Prairie du Chien
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education Prairie du Chien Area School District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 23 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.9%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Prairie du Chien schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (917 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Prairie du Chien
How many public schools are in Prairie du Chien, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Prairie du Chien: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 917 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Prairie du Chien?
Schools with an address in Prairie du Chien belong to 2 education agencies, led by Prairie du Chien Area School District (5 schools), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Prairie du Chien?
Prairie du Chien High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Prairie du Chien, with 287 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Prairie du Chien?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Prairie du Chien are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Prairie du Chien schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Prairie du Chien public schools is 11.4:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Prairie du Chien guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities