La Grange’s public schools score below 75% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in La Grange’s districts is 31%, below the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving La Grange, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% 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 Grange’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1100 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of La Grange’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,085 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Tomah Middle, then Tomah High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Oasis Christian School (private) is 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 Grange’s grade
C: better than 25% of Wisconsin school districts. Both inputs trail the Wisconsin average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve La Grange, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in La Grange
Tomah Middle
Grades 6–8 · 663 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
7th grade in La Grange
Tomah Middle
Grades 6–8 · 663 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
8th grade in La Grange
Tomah Middle
Grades 6–8 · 663 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
9th grade in La Grange
Tomah High
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
10th grade in La Grange
Tomah High
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
11th grade in La Grange
Tomah High
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
12th grade in La Grange
Tomah High
Grades 9–12 · 882 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tomah
La Grange’s public schools are run by Tomah Area School District. 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 Grange vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share La Grange’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| La Grange | C | Tomah Area |
| Tomah | C | Tomah Area |
| Greenfield | — | Tomah Area |
| Byron | C | Tomah Area |
| Lincoln | — | Tomah Area |
All 4 neighbors share Tomah Area with La Grange, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in La Grange
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about La Grange’s schools
Are La Grange’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools La Grange children attend score below 75% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is La Grange in?
Tomah Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,970 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do La Grange kids go to high school?
Tomah High in Tomah, with 882 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is La Grange’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Tomah Area School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does La Grange spend per student?
$14,085 in Tomah Area School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in La Grange?
Yes: Oasis Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 13 students).
Parents talk
What La Grange families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near La Grange → 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 Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.