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Best Columbia County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 107 students in Columbia County, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private high schools in Columbia County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
N3522 Us Highway 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
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Wisconsin Academy Photo
Wisconsin Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
N2355 Du Borg Rd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
(2)
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Columbia County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Log Cabin School
Log Cabin School
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
W2268 Barry Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
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Map of Pine View SDA Elementary School
Pine View SDA Elementary School
Gr: 3-8 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
756 Gulch Ave
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-8453
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Map of Stepping Stone Learning Center
Stepping Stone Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1199 N Hwy 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-3880
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearColumbia County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
107 Students
51,981 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202554244253
202454236245
202354207247
202244221257
202144220249
202033198235
201935193242
201835192238
201769182246
201669179241
201587171220
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% Average Students of Color
51%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202551%40%32%
202451%41%31%
202351%39%31%
202259%38%30%
202159%37%30%
202058%37%29%
201950%39%29%
201850%37%28%
201746%38%30%
201646%40%30%
201546%40%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20259:112:110:1
20249:112:110:1
20239:111:110:1
20227:112:110:1
20217:112:110:1
20206:111:110:1
20197:111:110:1
20187:112:110:1
201711:112:110:1
201611:112:110:1
201511:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202520%50%57%
202420%50%57%
202320%50%57%
202220%50%56%
202120%50%56%
202020%48%56%
201920%49%55%
201820%47%55%
201720%46%55%
201620%43%54%
201520%45%54%
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202581514
202481514
202381514
202281514
202181514
202081414
201981414
201881414
201781414
201681414
201581414
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Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025191213
2024191012
2023191012
2022371012
202137912
202037812
201937811
201837811
201737711
201637711
201537710
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,750
$11,665

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$5,750$11,910$17,997
2024$5,750$9,805$17,011
2023$5,750$9,442$16,191
2022$2,000$8,173$15,821
2021$2,000$8,370$15,331
2020$2,000$8,321$15,046
2019$2,000$8,355$14,791
2018$2,000$7,986$14,527
2017$2,000$7,972$14,161
2016$2,000$7,609$13,713
2015$2,000$7,175$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
46%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510%44%38%
202410%44%37%
202310%40%36%
202210%45%36%
202110%45%36%
202010%44%35%
201910%37%34%
201810%37%33%
201710%37%32%
201610%33%31%
201510%29%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,083

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$3,573$9,714
2024$1,000$3,523$9,498
2023$1,000$3,393$8,890
2022$1,000$3,487$8,717
2021$1,000$3,462$8,472
2020$1,000$3,341$8,370
2019$1,000$3,207$7,924
2018$1,000$2,454$7,471
2017$1,000$2,371$7,202
2016$1,000$2,280$6,993
2015$1,000$2,143$6,822
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202598%84%79%
202498%87%81%
202398%88%81%
2022100%91%81%
2021100%91%81%
2020100%89%81%
2019100%88%81%
2018100%91%80%
2017100%91%81%
2016100%92%80%
2015100%94%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.67

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.730.670.61
20240.730.670.60
20230.730.670.60
20220.720.650.58
20210.720.640.57
20200.730.630.57
20190.700.620.56
20180.700.620.55
20170.460.590.54
20160.460.590.54
20150.450.600.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
2,064 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202512%5%5%
202412%4%6%
202312%5%6%
20229%4%5%
20219%4%5%
20209%5%5%
20194%3%5%
20184%4%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
8,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202528%16%9%
202428%17%9%
202328%12%8%
202239%11%8%
202139%11%8%
202037%10%8%
201928%11%8%
201828%11%8%
201711%9%7%
201611%9%8%
201511%9%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
7,875 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20257%14%8%
20247%15%8%
20237%18%8%
20227%17%8%
20217%17%8%
20206%18%8%
201912%17%8%
201812%17%8%
20176%15%8%
20166%17%8%
20156%18%9%
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# White Students
43 Students
28,175 Students
% White Students
40%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202540%52%59%
202440%52%60%
202340%53%60%
202232%55%62%
202132%56%63%
202031%56%64%
201945%58%64%
201845%58%65%
201772%61%66%
201672%60%66%
201573%60%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 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
14 Students
7,238 Students
% of Others Students
13%
13%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202513%13%17%
202413%12%15%
202313%12%16%
202213%13%16%
202113%12%15%
202017%11%14%
201911%11%14%
201811%10%13%
201710%11%14%
201610%10%13%
20159%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Columbia County, WI?
The top ranked private high schools in Columbia County, WI is Guardian Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Columbia County?
2 private high schools are located in Columbia County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
100% of private high schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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