For the 2026 school year, there are 956 private schools serving 147,809 students in Wisconsin (there are 2,219 public schools, serving 813,838 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 $11,506 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Madison Country Day School, Providence Academy, and Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart.
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
956 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
147,809 Students
5,705,486 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11,482 Teachers
508,223 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
1235
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,510
$14,876
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,281
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,651
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$49.25 million
$61.7 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
906 Students
29,893 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,598 Students
265,103 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17,453 Students
507,446 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
20,337 Students
416,735 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%
# White Students
79,819 Students
2,933,948 Students
% White Students
53%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
295 Students
22,226 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
1,474,278 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 Madison Country Day School, Providence Academy, and Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart.
How many private schools are located in Wisconsin?
There are 956 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 $11,506 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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