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St. Johns Lutheran School Top 21 · Oldest Founding Date (WI)
Burlington Catholic School, Inc. Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (WI)
Catholic Central High School Top 9 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (WI)

Burlington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 687 students in Burlington, WI, 14% of all K-12 students in Burlington, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Burlington, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026-27)

Burlington Catholic School, Inc. Photo
Burlington Catholic School, Inc.
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
225 West State St. / 449 Conkey St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1515
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Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
148 Mchenry St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1510
(3)
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St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
198 Westridge Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-2377
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Burlington, WI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
687
Students
$6,263
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burlington)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
687 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
8%
35%
0.53
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
0%
13%
# White Students
415 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
60%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
230 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
34%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,263
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%
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 Burlington Catholic School, Inc., St. Johns Lutheran School, and Catholic Central High School.
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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