For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 221 students in Big Bend, WI (there are 1 public school, serving 455 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in Big Bend, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Big Bend, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Private Schools in Big Bend, WI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
W229S8930 Clark St
Big Bend, WI 53103
(262) 662-3355
Big Bend, WI 53103
(262) 662-3355
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Tuition listed
S89w22650 Milwaukee Ave
Big Bend, WI 53103
(262) 662-2737
Big Bend, WI 53103
(262) 662-2737
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Big Bend)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
221 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,650
$7,515
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
148 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
67%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
62 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Big Bend, WI?
2 private schools are located in Big Bend, WI.
What percentage of students in Big Bend go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Big Bend are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Big Bend?
100% of private schools in Big Bend are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
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