Best Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

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 St. Thomas More High School, Garden Homes Lutheran School, and St. Peter's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,196

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,196

Top Ranked Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Map of Marquette University High School
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 24
Blue Ribbon year: 2021
All-boys (Catholic)
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 1992
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
210 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
345 N Pine St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
St. Thomas More High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Blue Ribbon year: 1998
Catholic
2601 E Morgan Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-8370
Shoreland Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
9026 12th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2595
Map of St. Bridget Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
Map of St. Stephen Elementary School
Gr: K-4 | 228 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2008, 2015
Catholic
1335 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Wauwatosa Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2013
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10025 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4558
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Wisconsin include St. Thomas More High School, Garden Homes Lutheran School, and St. Peter's Lutheran 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 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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