Catholic Central High School Photo - Catholic Central's Main High School Campus from the street. Located in Burlington, Wisconsin, CCHS offers a fine selection of college prep classes to help prepare students for the next step in their education.

Best Burlington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 687 students in Burlington, WI (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,164 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Burlington, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Burlington, WI include Catholic Central High School, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Burlington Catholic School, Inc..
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Burlington, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Catholic School, Inc.
Burlington Catholic School, Inc. Photo - Burlington Catholic School, Inc.
(Catholic)
225 West State St. / 449 Conkey St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1515
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Catholic Central High School
Catholic Central High School Photo - Catholic Central's Main High School Campus from the street. Located in Burlington, Wisconsin, CCHS offers a fine selection of college prep classes to help prepare students for the next step in their education.
(Catholic)
(3)
148 Mchenry St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1510
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
198 Westridge Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-2377
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Burlington)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
687 Students
147,801 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
11,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,263
$7,497
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
20,337 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
415 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
60%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
230 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
34%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Burlington, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Burlington, WI include Catholic Central High School, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Burlington Catholic School, Inc..
How many private schools are located in Burlington?
3 private schools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
100% of private schools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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