Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - K3 students enjoy picture books as a first step in their reading development.

Best Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private preschools serving 909 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin include St. Paul's Lutheran School and Garden Homes Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 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 Preschools (2025)

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.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
210 S Ringold St
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. Bridget Parish School
(Catholic)
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Tuition listed
Wauwatosa Lutheran School
Wauwatosa Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
10025 West North Avenue
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 preschools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin include St. Paul's Lutheran School and Garden Homes Lutheran School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Wisconsin?
4 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Wisconsin.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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