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Columbia County Private High Schools

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 86%.
100% of private high schools in Columbia County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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
# Students
107 Students
52,155 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,499 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
50%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,750
$9,991
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,090
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.67
# American Indian Students
0 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
2,064 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
8,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,875 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
43 Students
28,175 Students
% White Students
40%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
14 Students
7,423 Students
% of Others Students
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
13 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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