Top 5 Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,239 students in Jefferson County, WI (there are 29 public schools, serving 9,653 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, WI include St. Paul's Lutheran School, Luther Preparatory School and St. Bernard School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside Lutheran High School
Lakeside Lutheran High School Photo - Lakeside students have a fantastic selection of musical opportunities. Vocalists enjoy 3 choirs & Swing Choir. Instrumentalists can participate in Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz & Percussion Ensembles, Pep Band and solo/ensemble groups for WSMA competitions. Summer Band offers opportunities for color guards as well, with travel during the summer months.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
231 Woodland Beach Rd
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Luther Preparatory School
Luther Preparatory School Photo - LPS Bell Tower
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1300 Western Ave
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Maranatha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
745 W Main St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 206-2366
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
111 S Montgomery Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-7204
Grades: PK-3
| 120 students
St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
706 Jones St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-8501
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1530 S Main St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2918
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
309 Bluff St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-5349
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Calvary Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
792 Milford St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-0612
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Crown Of Life Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
404 Roosevelt St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-2278
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Faith Community Christian School
(Christian)
W5949 Hackbarth Rd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-9954
Grades: PK-9
| 63 students
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo - Arial photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
626 Milford St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-8060
Grades: PK-3
| 26 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1611 E Main St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-2579
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
205 Milwaukee Ave
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-3221
Grades: PK-5
| 31 students
St. Henry Catholic School
(Catholic)
300 E Cady St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-2586
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
232 East Church St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-2922
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
333 E Church St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-5821
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
317 North 6th Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-3756
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1650 Endl Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-3029
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
W1956 Gopher Hill Rd
Ixonia, WI 53036
(920) 261-5589
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
W3255 Us Highway 18
Helenville, WI 53137
(262) 582-3010
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
Trinity-st Lukes Lutheran Continuation School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
801 S 5th St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-3615
Grades: PK-4
| 82 students
Trinity-st Lukes Lutheran Middle School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
303 Clark St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 206-1844
Grades: 5-8
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, WI include St. Paul's Lutheran School, Luther Preparatory School and St. Bernard School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, WI?
22 private schools are located in Jefferson County, WI.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County, WI?
Jefferson County, WI private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, WI go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County, WI?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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