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Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 228 students in Douglas County, WI (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,385 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Douglas County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Cathedral School
Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1419 Baxter Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 392-2976
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Maranatha Academy Photo
Maranatha Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4916 S State Road 35
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8757
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Map of Twin Ports Baptist School
Twin Ports Baptist School
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Baptist
208 52nd Ave E
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-6947
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDouglas County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
228 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202576166179
202476161172
202389153174
202290164185
202190162180
2020101152171
2019107149175
2018111147172
2017134154180
2016134152178
2015134147167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510%35%34%
202410%35%34%
202310%34%33%
20228%31%33%
20218%31%32%
20208%31%32%
20197%31%31%
20187%30%31%
20177%30%32%
20167%30%32%
20157%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20259:113:111:1
20249:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202580%39%55%
202480%39%54%
202380%38%54%
202280%38%54%
202180%37%54%
202080%37%54%
201980%36%53%
201880%36%53%
201780%36%53%
201680%35%52%
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Average Class Size
4 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202541615
202441515
202341615
202241615
202141515
202051615
201951615
201851615
201751615
201651615
201551615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,267
$7,521

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$4,267$7,693$15,012
2024$4,784$5,174$13,254
2023$4,784$5,036$12,626
2022$4,784$4,501$12,187
2021$4,784$4,507$11,800
2020$3,182$4,494$11,512
2019$3,182$4,526$11,293
2018$3,182$4,293$11,017
2017$3,182$4,337$10,708
2016$3,182$4,253$10,356
2015$3,182$4,242$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.530.660.65
20240.530.660.65
20230.520.650.65
20220.510.630.64
20210.510.630.64
20200.510.630.64
20190.490.610.63
20180.490.600.63
20170.480.560.61
20160.480.570.61
20150.480.570.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%12%9%
20241%12%9%
20231%9%9%
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20171%6%8%
20161%6%8%
20151%6%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
20,225 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%12%8%
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# White Students
136 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
54%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202554%53%52%
202454%53%52%
202359%53%52%
202260%56%54%
202160%56%54%
202058%57%54%
201964%59%56%
201863%59%56%
201766%63%58%
201666%63%58%
201566%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
109 Students
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
43%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202543%19%26%
202443%18%26%
202337%20%25%
202237%20%25%
202137%19%25%
202039%18%24%
201932%18%24%
201833%18%23%
201730%17%22%
201630%17%22%
201530%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, WI include Cathedral School and Maranatha Academy.
How many private schools are located in Douglas County?
3 private schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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