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Wisconsin Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 641 private daycares & preschools serving 109,254 students in Wisconsin.

The private daycares & preschools in Wisconsin include The Prairie School, Hickory Hill Academy, and Brookfield Academy.

The average tuition cost is $4,881, which is lower than the Wisconsin average tuition cost of $5,755.

81% of private daycares & preschools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 641
# Students Served: 109,254

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 641
# Students Served: 109,254

Wisconsin Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

641

Private Schools

109,254

Students

$4,881

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

35%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Wisconsin?

The private daycares & preschools in Wisconsin include The Prairie School, Hickory Hill Academy, and Brookfield Academy.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Wisconsin?

641 private daycares & preschools are located in Wisconsin.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Wisconsin?

The average tuition cost is $4,881, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,755.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin private daycares & preschools are approximately 35% minority students, which is same as the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?

81% of private daycares & preschools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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