Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo - SLHS Campus view from a drone photograph

Top 5 Best Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,993 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin include Marquette University High School, St. Thomas More High School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Students
Year
Garden Homes Lutheran School
Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
280 students
Year: n/a
Marquette University High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
928 students
Year: 2021
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
210 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
301 students
Year: 1992
St. Thomas More High School
St. Thomas More High School Photo
(Catholic)
2601 E Morgan Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-8370
566 students
Year: 1998
Shoreland Lutheran High School
Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9026 12th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2595
362 students
Year: n/a
St. Bridget Parish School
(Catholic)
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
181 students
Year: n/a
St. Stephen Elementary School
(Catholic)
1335 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
228 students
Year: 2008, 2015
Wauwatosa Lutheran School
Wauwatosa Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
10025 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4558
147 students
Year: 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin include Marquette University High School, St. Thomas More High School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Wisconsin?
8 blue ribbon private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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