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St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Joseph Parish School
St. Joseph's Parish School

Grafton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 613 students in Grafton, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Grafton, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Grafton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph's Parish School Photo
St. Joseph's Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1619 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
(4)
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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
701 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
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Map of Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1332 Arrowhead Rd
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-7780
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St. Joseph Parish School Photo
St. Joseph Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1619 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
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Grafton, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
613
Students
+12.5% (+68 students) 10-yr
$3,958
Avg. Tuition
+55.8% (+$1,418) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-18.8% (-3 students) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grafton)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
783 Schools
# Students
613 Students
125,787 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025182162199
2024182157192
2023212148193
2022193159205
2021180157201
2020195149188
2019201146193
2018194144190
2017184148199
2016186147196
2015182141183
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% Students of Color
4%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20258%34%33%
20248%34%32%
20235%33%32%
20222%30%32%
20215%30%31%
20205%30%31%
20192%31%31%
20182%30%30%
20172%29%31%
20162%29%31%
20152%29%31%
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0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.520.660.64
20240.520.660.64
20230.520.650.63
20220.500.630.62
20210.490.620.62
20200.500.620.62
20190.440.610.61
20180.430.600.60
20170.380.560.59
20160.390.570.59
20150.370.570.58
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20182%1%1%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
13 Students
2,670 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
14,436 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%11%9%
20242%11%9%
20222%7%8%
20212%7%9%
20201%8%9%
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# Black Students
3 Students
16,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20221%14%7%
20211%14%8%
20201%14%8%
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# White Students
443 Students
68,244 Students
% White Students
66%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202561%53%55%
202461%53%55%
202358%53%55%
202263%56%57%
202166%56%57%
202062%56%58%
201969%58%59%
201870%59%59%
201775%63%61%
201674%62%61%
201576%62%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
259 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
193 Students
25,938 Students
% of Others Students
29%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202534%19%22%
202434%19%22%
202340%21%22%
202232%21%22%
202129%20%20%
202034%19%19%
201931%19%20%
201828%18%20%
201724%18%19%
201625%18%18%
201523%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
9,801 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:111:1
201915:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201716:114:111:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
36%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202540%37%54%
202440%38%54%
202340%36%53%
202260%36%53%
202140%36%53%
202040%35%53%
201940%34%52%
201840%33%52%
201720%33%51%
201620%32%51%
201520%33%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025131516
2024131515
2023161515
2022151515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161515
2015161515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,958
$6,439

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$4,506$6,685$14,043
2024$3,683$4,538$12,357
2023$3,539$4,470$11,693
2022$3,400$3,976$11,199
2021$3,409$3,998$10,824
2020$3,164$3,919$10,496
2019$3,164$3,952$10,300
2018$3,039$3,795$10,056
2017$3,039$3,800$9,712
2016$2,540$3,825$9,307
2015$2,540$3,806$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
48%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202548%31%34%
202448%31%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,520

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$500$2,290$6,227
2024$500$2,266$6,113
2023$500$3,496$5,785
2021$500$1,747$5,269
2020$500$1,690$5,141
2019$500$1,762$5,007
2018$500$1,878$4,752
2017$500$1,955$4,582
2016$500$1,869$4,396
2015$500$1,828$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrafton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202551%89%81%
202451%94%85%
202351%95%85%
20221%95%85%
202151%96%86%
202051%96%86%
201951%95%85%
201851%95%85%
201751%95%86%
201651%95%85%
201551%95%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Grafton, WI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Grafton, WI include St. Joseph's Parish School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Grafton?
4 private elementary schools are located in Grafton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Grafton?
100% of private elementary schools in Grafton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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