For the 2026 school year, there are 955 private schools serving 147,204 students in Wisconsin (there are 2,191 public schools, serving 806,682 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,546 for elementary schools and $11,586 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Lake Country Lutheran High School, and Marquette University High School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 35% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
82% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Overview
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
955 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
147,204 Students
5,698,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11,445 Teachers
507,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1244
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,531
$14,883
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,298
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,408
$7,137
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$49.25 million
$61.95 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
903 Students
29,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,578 Students
265,009 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17,452 Students
507,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
20,335 Students
416,612 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%
# White Students
79,800 Students
2,932,330 Students
% White Students
53%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
295 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
28,746 Students
1,472,325 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Wisconsin Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Garden Homes (5 schools), Washington Heights (5 schools), Grantosa (4 schools), Hampton Heights (4 schools), Silver Spring (4 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, Lake Country Lutheran High School, and Marquette University High School.
How many private schools are located in Wisconsin?
There are 955 private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How much do private schools cost in Wisconsin?
The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,546 for elementary schools and $11,586 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Wisconsin?
Approximately 35% of students in Wisconsin private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Wisconsin go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
82% of private schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Which private schools in Wisconsin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wisconsin include: Celebration Christian Academy vs. Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School, Roncalli High School vs. Manitowoc Lutheran High School, Manitowoc Lutheran High School vs. Roncalli High School
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