For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private high schools serving 1,856 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Wisconsin include Marquette University High School, St. Thomas More High School, and Shoreland Lutheran High School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Wisconsin include Marquette University High School, St. Thomas More High School, and Shoreland Lutheran High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Wisconsin?
3 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Wisconsin.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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