La Crescent’s public schools outscore 60% of Minnesota districts
98% of La Crescent’s students graduate on time, above the Minnesota average (83%). The grade covers the public school district serving La Crescent, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
La Crescent’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1579 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of La Crescent’s, its schools beat 53%, lower than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 51% and 45% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota (the state reports La Crescent’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,563 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is La Crescent-Hokah Middle School, then La Crescent Senior High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad, La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM and Crucifixion (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind La Crescent’s grade
B: better than 60% of Minnesota school districts, #175 of 274 Minnesota towns. Graduation is above the Minnesota average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve La Crescent, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 359 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 359 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 359 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 359 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 359 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 359 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 311 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 311 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 311 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 311 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in La Crescent
La Crescent Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 13:1 students per teacher
La Crescent’s public schools are run by La Crescent-Hokah School District, which also serves Dresbach, Hokah, Hokah and La Crescent and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
La Crescent vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share La Crescent’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | B | La Crescent-Hokah |
| Dresbach | — | La Crescent-Hokah |
Every school in La Crescent
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Out of State Care and Treatment and LaCrescent Gr 9-12).
Questions about La Crescent’s schools
Are La Crescent’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Minnesota: the public schools La Crescent children attend outscore 60% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #175 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is La Crescent in?
La Crescent-Hokah School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 998 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do La Crescent kids go to high school?
La Crescent Senior High, with 328 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is La Crescent’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in La Crescent-Hokah School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does La Crescent spend per student?
$15,563 in La Crescent-Hokah School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in La Crescent?
Yes: Crucifixion (Catholic, grades PK–6, 132 students). La Crescent also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What La Crescent families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near La Crescent → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.