St. Thomas More High School Photo

Best Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Shoreland Lutheran High School, Marquette University High School, and St. Thomas More 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marquette University High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
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
(Catholic)
2601 E Morgan Ave
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
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9026 12th Street
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 Shoreland Lutheran High School, Marquette University High School, and St. Thomas More 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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