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Best Columbia County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 738 students in Columbia County, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools in Columbia County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Preschools (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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Map of Messmer Saint Rose
Messmer Saint Rose
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
Catholic
514 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 264-5440
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Map of St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 71 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
505 E. Lafollette St.
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3636
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
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Map of Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
822 Western Avenue
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5180
(2)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
728 Church St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-3241
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Columbia County Private Preschools (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
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearColumbia County Total Schools
20256
20246
20237
20227
20216
20206
20197
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
738 Students
109,079 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025123192191
202471190187
202377174185
202275173188
202159171184
202059167179
201980163182
201890160181
201791166183
201691165181
201591166173
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% Average Students of Color
52%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202552%35%32%
20248%36%32%
20235%33%32%
20226%29%31%
20216%29%32%
20206%30%31%
20195%31%31%
20185%29%30%
20174%28%31%
20164%28%31%
20154%27%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
8,175 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202514:114:112:1
202413:114:112:1
202313:114:112:1
202212:114:112:1
202111:114:112:1
202011:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
36%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202560%37%51%
202460%37%51%
202360%35%51%
202260%35%51%
202160%34%50%
202060%34%50%
201960%33%50%
201899%33%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025131616
2024121616
2023121616
2022121616
2021111616
2020111616
2019111616
2018131616
2017131616
2016131616
2015131616
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Average Number of AP Courses
37 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025371211
2024371010
202337910
2022371010
202137910
202037910
201937910
20183789
20173779
20163779
20153769
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,517
$6,590

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$4,517$6,699$12,988
2024$2,375$4,160$10,159
2023$2,375$3,984$9,500
2022$2,375$3,699$8,989
2021$2,375$3,505$8,661
2020$2,375$3,428$8,383
2019$2,375$3,414$8,266
2018$2,750$3,339$7,888
2017$2,750$3,299$7,628
2016$2,750$3,326$7,230
2015$2,750$3,279$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510%30%31%
202410%30%30%
202310%29%30%
202210%28%29%
202110%29%29%
202010%28%29%
201910%27%28%
201810%27%27%
201710%28%26%
201610%27%25%
201510%22%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,466

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$2,331$4,864
2024$1,000$2,307$4,788
2023$1,000$3,650$4,663
2022$1,000$1,816$4,366
2021$1,000$1,781$4,213
2020$1,000$1,748$4,101
2019$1,000$1,709$3,985
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025100%90%83%
2024100%94%88%
2023100%95%88%
2022100%95%88%
2021100%96%88%
2020100%96%88%
2019100%96%88%
2018100%95%88%
2017100%95%88%
2016100%95%88%
2015100%95%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.68

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.710.680.65
20240.460.680.65
20230.420.670.65
20220.360.640.64
20210.300.640.64
20200.300.640.64
20190.320.630.64
20180.310.620.64
20170.400.570.62
20160.400.580.62
20150.400.580.62
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
729 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
2,258 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20258%2%4%
20241%2%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
13,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20254%12%8%
20242%12%8%
20232%9%8%
20222%7%8%
20211%7%7%
20201%8%7%
20192%8%7%
20182%8%7%
20171%7%6%
20161%7%7%
20151%7%6%
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# Black Students
250 Students
14,489 Students
% Black Students
34%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202534%14%6%
20242%14%6%
20221%13%6%
20211%13%7%
20201%13%7%
20191%12%6%
20181%11%6%
20171%8%6%
20161%8%6%
20151%9%6%
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# White Students
281 Students
55,938 Students
% White Students
38%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202538%50%48%
202469%49%48%
202371%50%48%
202278%54%50%
202183%54%50%
202083%54%51%
201981%56%52%
201882%57%52%
201774%61%54%
201674%61%54%
201574%61%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 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
120 Students
25,313 Students
% of Others Students
16%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202515%21%34%
202425%22%33%
202327%24%33%
202217%23%31%
202112%23%31%
202012%22%31%
201914%21%30%
201813%21%30%
201723%21%30%
201623%21%29%
201523%20%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Columbia County, WI?
The top ranked private preschools in Columbia County, WI include Zion Evangelical Lutheran School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Messmer Saint Rose.
How many private preschools are located in Columbia County?
6 private preschools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private preschools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private preschools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
100% of private preschools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private preschools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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