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Columbia County Private Preschools

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 94%.
100% of private preschools in Columbia County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
738 Students
109,254 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
8,197 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
36%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
37 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,517
$4,881
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,466
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
94%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
729 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
2,258 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
13,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
250 Students
14,489 Students
% Black Students
34%
13%
# White Students
281 Students
55,938 Students
% White Students
38%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
120 Students
25,488 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%
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. Mary School, and St. John's Lutheran School.
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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