For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 116 students in Colby, WI (there are 4 public schools, serving 901 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 90%.
Private Schools in Colby, WI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chickadee Hollow Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
W1319 Eddy Rd
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-1369
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
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
147,529 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,464 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%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,578 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
20,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
101 Students
79,800 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
29,155 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%).
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