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Best Vilas County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 91 students in Vilas County, WI (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,092 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 33%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Vilas County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Vilas County Private Schools (2026-27)

Conserve School Photo
Conserve School
Gr: 10-11 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
5400 N Black Oak Lake Road
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-1300
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Map of Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
201 North 3rd St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-8284
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Vilas County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter The Fisherman School
St. Peter The Fisherman School
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Catholic
Po Box 729
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 474-4332
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearVilas County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
91 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202546166179
202446161172
202356153174
202230164185
202130162180
202045152171
201946149175
201846147172
201754154180
201654152178
201554147167
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% Average Students of Color
18%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202518%35%34%
202418%35%34%
202323%34%33%
20227%31%33%
20217%31%32%
202018%31%32%
201924%31%31%
201824%30%31%
20179%30%32%
20169%30%32%
20155%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20258:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:113:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202588%39%55%
202488%39%54%
202388%38%54%
202088%37%54%
201988%36%53%
201888%36%53%
201788%36%53%
201688%35%52%
201588%35%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025131615
2024131515
2023131615
2022101615
2021101515
2020131615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202511213
202411012
20231911
20201811
20191811
20181711
20171710
20161710
20151710
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$7,521

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$25,000$7,693$15,012
2024$25,000$5,174$13,254
2023$25,000$5,036$12,626
2020$25,000$4,494$11,512
2019$25,000$4,526$11,293
2018$25,000$4,293$11,017
2017$25,000$4,337$10,708
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Average Acceptance Rate
33%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202533%89%81%
202433%93%85%
202333%93%85%
202033%94%85%
201933%94%85%
201833%94%85%
201733%94%85%
201633%94%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$150 million
$70.94 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$150 M$51 M$60 M
2024$150 M$24 M$59 M
2023$150 M$24 M$71 M
2020$150 M$32 M$74 M
2019$150 M$26 M$78 M
2018$150 M$32 M$67 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.380.660.65
20240.380.660.65
20230.510.650.65
20220.460.630.64
20210.460.630.64
20200.430.630.64
20190.400.610.63
20180.400.600.63
20170.370.560.61
20160.370.570.61
20150.370.570.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20255%1%1%
20245%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
20172%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20208%3%4%
20198%2%4%
20188%2%4%
20177%2%4%
20167%2%4%
20157%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20254%12%9%
20244%12%9%
20234%9%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20173%6%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20255%13%7%
20245%14%7%
20234%15%8%
20223%13%7%
20213%13%7%
20209%14%8%
20198%12%7%
20188%12%7%
20177%11%7%
20167%11%7%
20157%12%8%
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# White Students
71 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
78%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202578%53%52%
202478%53%52%
202368%53%52%
202270%56%54%
202170%56%54%
202075%57%54%
201977%59%56%
201877%59%56%
201779%63%58%
201679%63%58%
201579%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVilas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20255%19%26%
20245%18%26%
202319%20%25%
202223%20%25%
202123%19%25%
20204%18%24%
20194%18%24%
20184%18%23%
20172%17%22%
20162%17%22%
20152%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vilas County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Vilas County, WI is Conserve School.
How many private schools are located in Vilas County?
2 private schools are located in Vilas County.
What percentage of students in Vilas County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Vilas County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vilas County?
50% of private schools in Vilas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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