La Crescent, MN is a small city located in Houston County between the Mississippi and Chippewa Rivers. It has a rich history with the first permanent settlement being made in 1851. Education has always been important to the local population of La Crescent, as evidenced by its high school rating of 8, based on BestPlaces's 2020 Best School Rankings. The city is served by its own independent school district, and offers educational opportunities to its students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Local education options include a variety of public and private schools that are focused on preparing students for college or to enter into specific career fields. The district also provides extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and other enrichment classes that help students further their growth and development. With its strong commitment to providing quality education, La Crescent serves as an example for other communities in the area looking for ways to improve their educational systems.
La Crescent schools spend $11,286 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 3,583 students per librarian, and 627 children per counselor.