Best Colby Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 116 students in Colby, WI (there are 4 public schools, serving 910 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Colby, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Colby, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Private Schools in Colby, WI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chickadee Hollow Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
W1319 Eddy Rd
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-1369
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
209 S. Second St.
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3033
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Colby)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
116 Students
147,809 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
23%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
20,337 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
101 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
87%
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
13 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Colby, WI?
2 private schools are located in Colby, WI.
What percentage of students in Colby go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Colby are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colby?
100% of private schools in Colby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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