St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - The Beacon, a landmark on campus.

Best Delafield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 269 students in Delafield, WI (there are 2 public schools, serving 334 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in Delafield, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Delafield, WI is St. John's Northwestern Academy.
67% of private schools in Delafield, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Delafield Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Northwestern Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Our students walking through campus.
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(1)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Augustine Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 180066
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 888-0046
Gr: K-7 | 48 students
Delafield KinderCare
Delafield KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
3175 Hillside Dr.
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-5112
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Delafield)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
269 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
39%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1235
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$7,513

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
12%
# Black Students
14 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
262 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
79%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 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
n/a
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Delafield, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Delafield, WI is St. John's Northwestern Academy.
How many private schools are located in Delafield?
3 private schools are located in Delafield.
What percentage of students in Delafield go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in Delafield are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delafield?
67% of private schools in Delafield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

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