Oldest Private High Schools in Wisconsin
The average private high school in Wisconsin was founded around 1967 (2021-22).
The oldest private high school in Wisconsin is Wayland Academy, founded in 1855.
Oldest Private High Schools in Wisconsin (2021-22)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Wayland Academy![Wayland Academy Photo]( "Wayland Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: 9-12
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Rank: #22.
Marquette University High School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1857
Grades: 9-12
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Rank: #33.
St. Lawrence Seminary High School![St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo]( "St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo")
All-boys (Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: 9-12
301 Church Street
Mount Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7500
Mount Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7500
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Luther Preparatory School![Luther Preparatory School Photo - LPS Bell Tower]( "Luther Preparatory School Photo - LPS Bell Tower")
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 9-12
1300 Western Ave
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-4352
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-4352
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 9-12
1200 Park Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 632-2785
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 632-2785
Rank: #66.
St. Thomas More High School![St. Thomas More High School Photo]( "St. Thomas More High School Photo")
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: 9-12
2601 E Morgan Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-8370
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-8370
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: 9-12
2219 Monroe St
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1023
Rank: #88.
St. John's Northwestern Academies![St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Leadership training is one of the cornerstones of cadet life at SJNMA. The goal of the Academy is to prepare each of our cadets for success in life by instilling in them a solid work ethic, an understanding of the value of integrity and teamwork, and the ability to think critically, communicate well, and function in a diverse and ever-changing]( "St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Leadership training is one of the cornerstones of cadet life at SJNMA. The goal of the Academy is to prepare each of our cadets for success in life by instilling in them a solid work ethic, an understanding of the value of integrity and teamwork, and the ability to think critically, communicate well, and function in a diverse and ever-changing")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: 7-12
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
929 Greenfield Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-9981
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-9981
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 8-12
9700 W Grantosa Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 461-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 461-6000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School![Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago]( "Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 9-12
330 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: 9-12
148 Mchenry St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1510
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1510
Rank: #1313.
Messmer Catholic Schools
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: 9-12
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Rank: #1414.
Lutheran High School![Lutheran High School Photo - Racine Lutheran High SchoolFaith-Character-Leadership-Learning]( "Lutheran High School Photo - Racine Lutheran High SchoolFaith-Character-Leadership-Learning")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: 9-12
251 Luedtke Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 637-6538
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 637-6538
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
301 Fox Lake Rd
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-4233
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-4233
Rank: #1616.
Regis High & Middle School
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: 6-12
2100 Fenwick Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 830-2271
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 830-2271
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: 9-12
5300 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-4441
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-4441
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: 9-12
4045 Lancer Cir
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: NS-12
4024 Nagawicka Road
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-6011
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-6011
Rank: #2020.
St. Joseph Catholic Academy![St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo]( "St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo")
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: NS-12
2401 69th Street
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 654-8651
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 654-8651
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Journeys Lutheran School![Journeys Lutheran School Photo - Resource classroom]( "Journeys Lutheran School Photo - Resource classroom")
Special Education School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: 3-11
5425 S. 111th St.
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 461-8500
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 461-8500
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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.]( "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)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: 9-12
231 Woodland Beach Rd
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2321
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2321
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lourdes Academy High School![Lourdes Academy High School Photo - Everyone is invited to music at Lourdes Academy. We have many students who find themselves drawn to multiple musical events and who possess musical talents along with strong academic and athletic gifts. At Lourdes Academy, we pride ourselves on individualizing a student's experience and doing our best to provide opportunities for students to grow in all areas.]( "Lourdes Academy High School Photo - Everyone is invited to music at Lourdes Academy. We have many students who find themselves drawn to multiple musical events and who possess musical talents along with strong academic and athletic gifts. At Lourdes Academy, we pride ourselves on individualizing a student's experience and doing our best to provide opportunities for students to grow in all areas.")
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
110 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 235-5670
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 235-5670
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. Francis Xavier High School![St. Francis Xavier High School Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier High School Photo")
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: 9-12
1600 W. Prospect Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-12
3462 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 783-3200
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 783-3200
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: 8-12
1220 Dewey Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 454-6590
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 454-6590
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
4050 Lighthouse Drive
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 752-2500
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 752-2500
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: 9-12
2000 Mirro Dr
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-8801
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-8801
Rank: #3030.
Martin Luther High School![Martin Luther High School Photo - Senior Crowd at Basketball Game]( "Martin Luther High School Photo - Senior Crowd at Basketball Game")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 9-12
5201 S 76th St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 421-4000
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 421-4000
Rank: #3131.
Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist School![Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hockey]( "Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hockey")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-10
10900 W Mill Rd & 2911 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 353-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 353-3520
Rank: #3232.
Shoreland Lutheran High School![Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo]( "Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: 9-12
9026 12th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2595
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2595
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Heritage Christian Schools![Heritage Christian Schools Photo - Heritage graduates are relational, honorable, godly and prepared.]( "Heritage Christian Schools Photo - Heritage graduates are relational, honorable, godly and prepared.")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
3500 S Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 432-0333
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 432-0333
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Maranatha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: 9-12
745 W Main St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 206-2366
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 206-2366
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: 9-12
3399 Division Road
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-4051
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-4051
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