For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 228 students in Door County, WI (there are 16 public schools, serving 3,236 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Door County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Door County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Private Schools in Door County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Bosco Catholic School
(Catholic)
15 N Elgin Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 655-1027
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 655-1027
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
108 W Maple St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-4432
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-4432
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Door County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
130 North 5th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-9219
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-9219
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sts Peter & Paul School (Closed 2008)
(Catholic)
4761 Dunn Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6335
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6335
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2024)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3937 County Road V
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 743-2325
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 743-2325
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Overview
This County (Door County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
228 Students
147,524 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
11,462 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,400
$7,526
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
17,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
20,242 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
176 Students
79,788 Students
% White Students
77%
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
38 Students
29,260 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Door County, WI?
2 private schools are located in Door County, WI.
What percentage of students in Door County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Door County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Door County?
100% of private schools in Door County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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