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Crawford County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Crawford County, Wisconsin's 14 public schools span elementary through high school (5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high). Total enrollment is roughly 1,827 students.

7-year change in Crawford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,827
-392 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-2 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 91%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
5 districts
Enrollment
1,827
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,094
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
5
912 students
Middle
3
307 students
High
5
585 students
Combined / other
1
23 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Prairie du Chien Area School District
917 students · 5 districts in Crawford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Crawford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.2% under 18

Test scores in Crawford County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Wauzeka Elementary· 66.1%
  2. Seneca Junior High· 66.0%
  3. Bluff View Elementary· 63.4%
  4. Seneca Elementary· 59.5%
  5. Wauzeka Middle· 59.2%

See all 7 schools in Crawford County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Prairie du Chien HighPrairie Du ChienHigh09-12287·
North Crawford ElementarySoldiers GroveElementaryPK-08284·
BA Kennedy SchoolPrairie Du ChienElementaryPK-02217·
Bluff View MiddlePrairie Du ChienMiddle06-08200·
Bluff View ElementaryPrairie Du ChienElementary03-05190·
North Crawford HighSoldiers GroveHigh09-12123·
Wauzeka ElementaryWauzekaElementaryPK-05112·
Seneca ElementarySenecaElementaryPK-05109·
Seneca HighSenecaHigh09-1292·
Wauzeka HighWauzekaHigh09-1283·
Seneca Junior HighSenecaMiddle06-0854·
Wauzeka MiddleWauzekaMiddle06-0853·
Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationPrairie Du ChienCombinedKG-1223·
DOC: Prairie du Chien Correctional Insti tutionPrairie Du ChienHigh12-120·

Cities in Crawford County

Prairie Du Chien6 schoolsSeneca3 schoolsWauzeka3 schoolsSoldiers Grove2 schools

About Crawford County

Crawford County is a sparse Wisconsin county of about 16,042 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 1,827 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,094, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% lower than the Wisconsin median.

For a sense of the school types, Crawford County is built around 5 elementary schools (912 students), 3 middle schools (307), 5 high schools (585), and 1 combined or other schools.

Prairie du Chien Area School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 917 students across Crawford County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,827 students, shrank 18% from the 2,219 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 15 to 13 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Crawford County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Crawford County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Crawford County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 1,827.
How many high schools are in Crawford County?
Crawford County, Wisconsin has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 585 students.
How many middle schools are in Crawford County?
Crawford County, Wisconsin has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 307 students.
How many elementary schools are in Crawford County?
Crawford County, Wisconsin has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 912 students.
What is the largest school district in Crawford County?
Prairie du Chien Area School District is the largest school district in Crawford County, serving approximately 917 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Crawford County?
Crawford County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 16,042, with a median age of 47. About 19.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Crawford County?
Median household income in Crawford County is $64,094, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crawford County?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Crawford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crawford County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.6% of students in Crawford County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crawford County schools?
Across Crawford County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.

Crawford County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data