Maranatha Academy is dedicated to giving students in pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academic excellence, social, physical and spiritual growth.
Students at Maranatha spend their academic years growing in a Christian worldview and practicing servanthood.
Good Character is taught and recognized. We are an inter-denominational Christian school where 27 Evangelical churches are represented in our student body.
We use A Becka curriculum, and our classroom format is traditional.
Students have the advantage of highly dedicated teachers, small classes, and a loving atmosphere in which to learn.
May God guide and direct you as you consider the important task of providing a Biblically-based education for your children.
Many years ago when Timothy Dwight was president of Yale University, he said, "Education ought everywhere to be religious education parents are bound to employ no instructors who will not educate their children religiously.
To commit our children to the care of irreligious persons is to commit lambs to the superintendency of wolves." Maranatha Academy exists to assist Christian parents in fulfilling their responsibility to provide a Christ-centered educational program integrating academic excellence, spiritual growth and social and physical development.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,784
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Maranatha Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
4 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
business casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Discount for multiple students, tuition aid available for qualifying families.
Admissions Director
Cheree Waring
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art and Music
Art and Music
School Notes
- School Motto: “The sole true end of education is simply this: to teach men how to learn for themselves.”
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Maranatha Academy cost?
Maranatha Academy's tuition is approximately $4,784 for private students.
What schools are Maranatha Academy often compared to?
Maranatha Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Cathedral School, Twin Ports Baptist School by visitors of our site.
What is Maranatha Academy's ranking?
Maranatha Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Maranatha Academy?
The application deadline for Maranatha Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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