For the 2025 school year, there are 962 private schools serving 147,970 students in Wisconsin (there are 2,222 public schools, serving 813,989 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,735 for elementary schools and $11,747 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Eastbrook Academy, Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, and Lake Country Lutheran High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 35% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
82% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Top Ranked Wisconsin Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Garden Homes (5 schools), Washington Heights (5 schools), Grantosa (4 schools), Hampton Heights (4 schools), Silver Spring (4 schools).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked private schools in Wisconsin include Eastbrook Academy, Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart, and Lake Country Lutheran High School.
How many private schools are located in Wisconsin?
There are 962 private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How much do private schools cost in Wisconsin?
The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,735 for elementary schools and $11,747 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Wisconsin?
Approximately 35% of students in Wisconsin private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Wisconsin go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
82% of private schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Which private schools in Wisconsin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wisconsin include: Celebration Christian Academy vs. Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School, Roncalli High School vs. Manitowoc Lutheran High School, Manitowoc Lutheran High School vs. Roncalli High School
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