Kickapoo Area School District

Nestled along S6520 State Highway 131 in Viola, Wisconsin, the Kickapoo Area School District serves as a vital educational anchor for its surrounding community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across two campuses, the district delivers a complete academic pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a distinct rural remote landscape of the broader La Crosse-Onalaska region, Kickapoo offers a comprehensive, non-charter public education tailored to foster student growth from early childhood development through high school graduation.

With a student body of 464 enrolled children, the district cultivates a close-knit, supportive learning community across every grade level. This manageable student population is backed by a remarkably strong staffing commitment, featuring approximately 77 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and support staff, bringing the total district personnel to over 153 full-time equivalent roles. This generous educator-to-student presence allows for highly individualized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere. Families, prospective residents, and researchers interested in learning more about the Kickapoo Area School District can contact the main office in Viola at (608) 627-0101 or explore their digital portal at kickapoo.k12.wi.us.