St. Joseph: Schools & Education
St. Joseph schools: 20 public schools. Holmen High is the largest at 1,212 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 10,510 students.
- ~19 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
29 K-12 schools serving the area — about 19 residents per school. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (29)
| School Districts · Districts | Bangor School District, Holmen School District, La Crosse School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5500780, 5506540, 5507530 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 8,201 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 690 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,968 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.2% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska |
| Nearest College · City | Onalaska |
| Nearest College · Phone | (608) 783-7400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.9 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | JOHN BOSSHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (608) 486-4408 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1720 HENRY JOHNS BLVD., BANGOR WI 54614 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12