53916 Wisconsin Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 488 students in 53916, WI (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,988 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 St. Stephens Lutheran School and Wayland Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in 53916, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 53916 Wisconsin Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Stephens Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
412 W Maple Ave
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
Wayland Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 28
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Map of St. Katharine Drexel School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
503 S Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-5558

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 53916, WI?
The top ranked private schools in 53916, WI include St. Stephens Lutheran School and Wayland Academy.
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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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