Roncalli High School was founded in 1965 by parents belonging to ten Catholic parishes in the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area. Roncalli High School is a Christian learning community educating the whole person in the Catholic tradition, emphasizing academic and spiritual growth.
Roncalli believes in the education of the whole person, including the need for personal, spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development.
Roncalli is an active faith community with common goals.
It is committed to the families of students and regards them as partners in its effort to assist the students in achieving their fullest potential.
It includes an Academic Resource Center and specialized learning instruction for individualized attention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,100
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Roncalli High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Campus Size
15 acres
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
No additional mandatory fees
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
Acceptance Rate
96%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Shannon Pritzl
Endowment Size
$5.6 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess ClubJazz Band
LaSallian YouthMath Club
Mock TrialMusic Ministry
Photo ClubSwing Choir
Yearbook
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jet
- Roncalli High School was founded in 1965 by parents belonging to ten Catholic parishes in the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area. Roncalli High School is a Christian learning community educating the whole person in the Catholic tradition, emphasizing academic and spiritual growth. Roncalli believes in the education of the whole person, including the need for personal, spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development. Roncalli is an active faith community with common goals. It is committed to the families of students and regards them as partners in its effort to assist the students in achieving their fullest potential. Roncalli provides an Academic Resource Center and specialized learning instruction for individualized attention.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Roncalli High School cost?
Roncalli High School's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.
What schools are Roncalli High School often compared to?
Roncalli High School is often viewed alongside schools like Manitowoc Lutheran High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Roncalli High School?
The acceptance rate of Roncalli High School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Roncalli High School offer?
Roncalli High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Roncalli High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
What is Roncalli High School's ranking?
Roncalli High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Roncalli High School?
The application deadline for Roncalli High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Roncalli High School vs. Manitowoc Lutheran High School
The nearest high school to Roncalli High School is Manitowoc Lutheran High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is First German Evangelical Lutheran School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
916 Pine St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
1408 Waldo Blvd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students
Roncalli Middle School
(Catholic)
2109 Marshall St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6884
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6884
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students Acceptance rate listed
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3209 Meadow Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-9777
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-9777
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4045 Lancer Cir
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
3323 University Dr
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-3323
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-3323
27.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sheboygan Christian School
(Calvinist)
929 Greenfield Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-9981
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-9981
28.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 376 students Tuition listed
929 Greenfield Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-9981
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-9981
28.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1311 S Robinson Ave
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 469-6810
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 469-6810
29.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
916 Pine St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
1408 Waldo Blvd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students
Roncalli Middle School
(Catholic)
2109 Marshall St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6884
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6884
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students Acceptance rate listed
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3209 Meadow Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-9777
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-9777
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
916 Pine St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
1408 Waldo Blvd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3607 45th St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-5001
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-5001
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
Life Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
633 South 20th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 374-3737
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 374-3737
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 7 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
9355.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
9356 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Elkhart Lake Elementary Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 East Maple Street
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3307
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3307
9356.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Elkhart Lake High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 North Lincoln Street
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3381
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3381
9356.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Reedsville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
9359.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
School Reviews
5 11/11/2020
My time at Roncalli was great! They offer a range of classes and opportunities for involvement in extra circulars. The school challenged and prepared me for college and adult life.
5 8/20/2012
The school offers students a wonderful opportunity to be involved and to receive a tremendous education. The students seem to grow spiritually and academically.
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