For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon private schools serving 3,196 students in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin include Garden Homes Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and Marquette University High School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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.]( "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
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette University High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 24 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
210 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition listed
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
345 N Pine St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More High School![St. Thomas More High School Photo]( "St. Thomas More High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2601 E Morgan Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-8370
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-8370
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Blue Ribbon year: 1998 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shoreland Lutheran High School![Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo]( "Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9026 12th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2595
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2595
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14
St. Bridget Parish School
(Catholic)
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen Elementary School
(Catholic)
1335 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Gr: K-4 | 228 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008, 2015
10025 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4558
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4558
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin include Garden Homes Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and Marquette University High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Wisconsin?
9 blue ribbon private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon private schools are approximately 32% 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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