For the 2024 school year, there are 942 private schools serving 134,573 students in Wisconsin (there are 2,248 public schools, serving 828,174 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $4,486 for elementary schools and $9,443 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Brookfield Academy, Eastbrook Academy and St. Thomas More High School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 34% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
82% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Wisconsin Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Garden Homes (5 schools), Washington Heights (5 schools), Grantosa (4 schools), Hampton Heights (4 schools), Silver Spring (4 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Wisconsin?
The best top ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Brookfield Academy, Eastbrook Academy and St. Thomas More High School.
How many private schools are located in Wisconsin?
942 private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How much do private schools cost in Wisconsin?
The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,486 for elementary schools and $9,443 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin private schools are approximately 34% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Wisconsin go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
82% of private schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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