For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 488 students in 53916, WI (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,051 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 53916, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in 53916, WI include Wayland Academy and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 22%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in 53916, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked 53916 Wisconsin Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephens Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
412 W Maple Ave
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
St. Katharine Drexel School
(Catholic)
503 S Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-5558
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-5558
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 53916, WI?
The top ranked private schools in 53916, WI include Wayland Academy and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 53916?
3 private schools are located in 53916.
What percentage of students in 53916 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 53916 are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 53916?
67% of private schools in 53916 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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