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Education

The Prairie du Chien School District maintains the community’s commitment to learning by providing outstanding educational opportunities for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade. Families located in the communities of Prairie du Chien and Eastman attend one of three schools in the district: B.A. Kennedy Elementary School (pre-K-2), Bluff View Intermediate School (3-8) and Prairie du Chien High School (9-12).

The early childhood education program for pre-K through second grade students emphasizes a solid foundation in reading and mathematics, while grades three through five build upon that groundwork. The middle school curriculum (sixth through eighth) meets the evolving needs of the early adolescent, and by high school students are being prepared for college, technical school and employment post graduation. The district also provides special education programs, as well as plenty of opportunities to take advantage of various extracurricular activities.

The public school district works closely with local private and parochial institutions, too. St. John’s School, St. Gabriel’s School, Prairie Christian Academy and Wyalusing Academy each provide an excellent alternative to public schooling.

Families wishing to pursue home schooling will find an active and supportive community, well-versed in utilizing non-traditional educational resources.

Pursuing higher education is a goal of many graduating high school students, who have numerous options within, or in close proximity of Prairie du Chien. Upper Iowa University’s main campus is located in Fayette, Iowa, but it operates an academic extension campus in Prairie du Chien. Here, students take advantage of various two and four year degrees, as well as several certificate programs. Classes are available weekdays, evenings and online.

Within one hour, college-bound students find several campuses of the University of Wisconsin system in Platteville, La Crosse and Richland Center (a two-year campus). Other private colleges situated within reach of Prairie du Chien are Luther College (Decorah, IA), Viterbo University (La Crosse, WI) and Dubuque, IA-based Loras College, Clarke College and the University of Dubuque. Adding to this list are three two-year technical colleges: Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Fennimore, WI), Western Wisconsin Technical College (La Crosse, WI) and Northeast Iowa Community College (Calmar, IA).

Prairie du Chien Memorial Library

The Prairie du Chien Memorial Library plays a significant role in students’ lives—not to mention its major role in the entire community. Located in downtown Prairie du Chien, the library offers an extensive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, videos, CDs and DVDs. Internet access is available at computer stations and throughout the facility via wireless connection. In addition, the library offers an automated card catalog, which offers 24-hour access to a selection of materials found through the public libraries making up the five-county Southwest Wisconsin Library System.