The average private elementary school in Wisconsin was founded around 1947 (2024).
The oldest private elementary school in Wisconsin is Trinity Lutheran Freistadt, founded in 1839.
Year Founded Range: 1839
1877
Avg. Year Founded: 1862
Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Wisconsin (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1839
Grades: NS-8
10729 W Freistadt Road
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 242-2045
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 242-2045
Rank: #22.
St. John Nepomucene School![St. John Nepomucene School Photo]( "St. John Nepomucene School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: PK-8
328 Grand Ave
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-9082
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-9082
Rank: #33.
Salem Lutheran School![Salem Lutheran School Photo]( "Salem Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1847
Grades: PK-8
6810 N 107th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 353-8190
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 353-8190
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
First Immanuel Lutheran School![First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The Learning Center]( "First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The Learning Center")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: NS-8
W67N622 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
St. John XXIII Catholic School![St. John XXIII Catholic School Photo]( "St. John XXIII Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: PK-8
1802 N Wisconsin St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 284-2682
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 284-2682
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: PK-8
824 Wisconsin Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-8248
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-8248
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: PK-4
N8092 County Road AY
Mayville, WI 53050
(920) 387-2158
Mayville, WI 53050
(920) 387-2158
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St. John Lutheran School![St. John Lutheran School Photo]( "St. John Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: NS-8
W5407 Highway SS
Random Lake, WI 53075
(920) 994-9190
Random Lake, WI 53075
(920) 994-9190
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1856
Grades: PK-8
4001 South 68th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-5881
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-5881
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1857
Grades: PK-3
111 S Montgomery Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-7204
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-7204
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
St. Francis Xavier School![St. Francis Xavier School Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1857
Grades: PK-8
2939 Thinnes St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-2422
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-2422
Rank: #1212.
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1858
Grades: PK-8
198 Westridge Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 818-3224
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 818-3224
Rank: #1313.
First Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: PK-8
520 West Avenue S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-1050
Rank: #1414.
Assumption Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-8
901 W Prospect Street Durand
Durand, WI 54736
(715) 672-5617
Durand, WI 54736
(715) 672-5617
Rank: #1515.
Morrison Zion Lutheran School![Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: PK-8
7373 County Road W
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: PK-8
1025 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. Kilian School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: NS-8
245 High St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3081
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3081
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. Stephen Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: PK-8
505 N Palmatory St
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 485-6687
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 485-6687
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
St. John Lutheran School![St. John Lutheran School Photo - A balanced preschool program includes reading readiness skills.]( "St. John Lutheran School Photo - A balanced preschool program includes reading readiness skills.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: PK-8
222 N Stafford Street
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 893-5114
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 893-5114
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: NS-8
210 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: PK-8
345 N Pine St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: PK-8
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Peter Catholic School![St. Peter Catholic School Photo - Fifth Grade students learn about Project Based Learning through their Fifth Grade Genius Service Project.]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo - Fifth Grade students learn about Project Based Learning through their Fifth Grade Genius Service Project.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: PK-5
7129 County Road K
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Rank: #2424.
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-8
505 Superior Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-4542
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-4542
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Holy Cross Elementary School![Holy Cross Elementary School Photo - In addition to providing for the sacramental care of our students, Holy Cross Catholic School integrates the Catholic faith into all areas of learning. Our Catholic Faith Integration Curriculum is a unique and innovative way for kids to learn about Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic tradition.]( "Holy Cross Elementary School Photo - In addition to providing for the sacramental care of our students, Holy Cross Catholic School integrates the Catholic faith into all areas of learning. Our Catholic Faith Integration Curriculum is a unique and innovative way for kids to learn about Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic tradition.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: PK-8
3002 Bay Settlement Rd
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 468-0625
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 468-0625
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
St. Joseph School![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: PK-8
1525 Erie St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 633-2403
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 633-2403
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: PK-8
309 Bluff St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-5349
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-5349
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: 1-8
11370 County Highway Q
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 288-6250
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 288-6250
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Christ Ev Lutheran School![Christ Ev Lutheran School Photo - Our Annual Pet Parade happens at the end of September. Students can bring a stuffed or real pet to school and show it off!]( "Christ Ev Lutheran School Photo - Our Annual Pet Parade happens at the end of September. Students can bring a stuffed or real pet to school and show it off!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: PK-8
N6412 State Road 49
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-3263
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-3263
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: PK-8
648 E Dover St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-8000
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-8000
Rank: #3131.
St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-8
8605 W Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 425-2040
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 425-2040
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-6
7379 Church St
Custer, WI 54423
(715) 600-6942
Custer, WI 54423
(715) 600-6942
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-8
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-8
402 S Main St
Juneau, WI 53039
(920) 386-4644
Juneau, WI 53039
(920) 386-4644
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: PK-8
210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average Private Elementary Schools founding year?
The Wisconsin average Private Elementary Schools founding year is 1947 for 2024.
What are the Private Elementary Schools with oldest founding year in Wisconsin?
The top ranked Private Elementary Schools in Wisconsin include Trinity Lutheran Freistadt, St. John Nepomucene School and Salem Lutheran School.
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