The Prairie School

4050 Lighthouse Drive, Racine, WI, 53402-0534 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Serving over 700 students in Early School through Grade 12, Prairie provides a college-preparatory curriculum that combines challenging academics, comprehensive fine and creative arts, and a strong athletic program. The 22-acre campus is surrounded by meadowlands overlooking Lake Michigan, and also houses the state-of the-art Johnson Athletic Center....

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The Prairie School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1965
County Racine County, WI
Student Body
Total Students 721 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color 14% 19%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 37 students
Kind - 36 students
Grade 1 - 37 students
Grade 2 - 36 students
Grade 3 - 39 students
Grade 4 - 42 students
Grade 5 - 42 students
Grade 6 - 59 students
Grade 7 - 58 students
Grade 8 - 63 students
Grade 9 - 78 students
Grade 10 - 72 students
Grade 11 - 59 students
Grade 12 - 63 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 72 teachers
Average Class Size 17
Number of AP Courses 12
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
This School
(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Early School Half Day $10,495 Full Day $11,095 Kindergarten $11,595 (full day) Grades 1-5 $12,095 Grade 6 $12,595 Grades 7-12 $13,095
% on Financial Aid 42%
Head of School Wm. Mark H. Murphy
Admissions Director Molly Lofquist
Admissions Associate LeeAnn Winsjansen
Sport
Total Sports Offered 9
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
GolfSoccer
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25
 
Extracurriculars
BandChoir
D.O.A.P.S.Fencing Club
Fine Arts - Painting, Glassblowing, PhotographyForensics
French ClubHarry Potter Club
Honor CommitteeKey Club
Literary MagazineMath Club
Model OASModel UN
Orchestra/Jazz EnsembleSchool Newspaper
Science OlympiadSki Club
Spanish ClubStudent Advisory Board
Student GovernmentSustainability Committee
Table Tennis ClubTheatre Arts - Acting, Technical, Directing
Wilderness Club 

School Notes:

  • The Prairie School is a child-centered, college-preparatory day school whose mission is to educate our children, develop their individual talents, interests and abilities, and affirm their dignity and self-worth. We foster academic excellence, leadership and creativity, emphasizing individual success while also recognizing the importance of service to the community. We help young people develop their character: to grow as humane, tolerant, responsible, creative, well-schooled, and self-confident lifelong learners. We give students opportunities to succeed and experiences to help them grow - personally and academically.
  • Profile last updated: 07/22/2009

In the News:

  • Musical journey brings Racine native home (The Journal Times)
    posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:51:57 pm
    The uniquely compelling sounds of Libana, an internationally renowned woman's world music ensemble, will fill the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday night in a public concert. And one of the voices the audience will hear, as well as much of the rhythm, will be that of Racine native Marytha Paffrath.
  • Cool for School (New York Times)
    posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:10:44 am
    As you drive past downtown Los Angeles on the 101 freeway, one building grabs your attention, its concrete and steel tower swooping and twisting like a roller coaster.
  • Student Corner: Students put Prairie philosophy into action (The Journal Times)
    posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:17:20 pm
    WIND POINT - What would you expect a teenager to be doing on a Friday night? You probably wouldn't think some teens spend their Friday nights or weekends making a difference in their community by volunteering.
  • Campus Notes (The Journal Times)
    posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:12:10 pm
    SCHUESSLER PERFORMS IN CARROLL UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION OF 'FORUM'
  • School Notes, Nov. 3 (The Journal Times)
    posted on November 2, 2009 at 08:10:08 pm
    DISTRICT HOSTING TITLE I PARENT MATH NIGHT TUESDAY

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (53402)
School Zip (53402)
(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,114 people 5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 24%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $51,900 $43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 48 years old
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