Total enrollment
1,827
+17 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Crawford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crawford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.5% | #16 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,827 | #61 of 70 | #2,298 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #49 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.2:1 | #11 of 70 | #328 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 50.6% | #13 of 70 | #1,588 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.0% | #68 of 70 | #2,338 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Crawford County school rankings
Residents
16,042
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
5 districts
Enrollment
1,827
students · 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
School enrollment
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)
- Wauzeka Elementary· 66.1%
- Seneca Junior High· 66.0%
- Bluff View Elementary· 63.4%
- Seneca Elementary· 59.5%
- Wauzeka Middle· 59.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bluff View Middle· 51.1%
- North Crawford Elementary· 55.1%
- Wauzeka Middle· 59.2%
- Seneca Elementary· 59.5%
- Bluff View Elementary· 63.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie du Chien High | Prairie Du Chien | High | 09-12 | 287 | · |
| North Crawford Elementary | Soldiers Grove | Elementary | PK-08 | 284 | · |
| BA Kennedy School | Prairie Du Chien | Elementary | PK-02 | 217 | · |
| Bluff View Middle | Prairie Du Chien | Middle | 06-08 | 200 | · |
| Bluff View Elementary | Prairie Du Chien | Elementary | 03-05 | 190 | · |
| North Crawford High | Soldiers Grove | High | 09-12 | 123 | · |
| Wauzeka Elementary | Wauzeka | Elementary | PK-05 | 112 | · |
| Seneca Elementary | Seneca | Elementary | PK-05 | 109 | · |
| Seneca High | Seneca | High | 09-12 | 92 | · |
| Wauzeka High | Wauzeka | High | 09-12 | 83 | · |
| Seneca Junior High | Seneca | Middle | 06-08 | 54 | · |
| Wauzeka Middle | Wauzeka | Middle | 06-08 | 53 | · |
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education | Prairie Du Chien | Combined | KG-12 | 23 | · |
| DOC: Prairie du Chien Correctional Insti tution | Prairie Du Chien | High | 12-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Crawford County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,827 students, held roughly steady from the 1,810 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data