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Best Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,340 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Wisconsin include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and Garden Homes Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,340

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,340

Top Ranked Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo
Garden Homes Lutheran School
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
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Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
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
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Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
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
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Wauwatosa Lutheran School
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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Map of St. Bridget Parish School
St. Bridget Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
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Map of St. Stephen Elementary School
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Wisconsin include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and Garden Homes Lutheran School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Wisconsin?
6 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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