St. Mary Parish School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School provides a strong, faith-based education with an amazing community of parents and teachers that care about our students. Please schedule a tour to learn more about our programs, activities, and community.

Best Hales Corners Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,031 students in Hales Corners, WI (there are 2 public schools, serving 885 public students). 54% of all K-12 students in Hales Corners, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hales Corners, WI include St. Mary Parish School, Hales Corners Lutheran School, and Messiah Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Hales Corners, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

Top-Ranked Hales Corners Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hales Corners Lutheran School
Hales Corners Lutheran School Photo - Hales Corners Lutheran School has classes in PS2 - 8th Grade. We have an extended care program for 2yr - 4 yr olds. Our instructional classes start in 3K-8th grade. The Middle School offers a wide array of classes for 6th - 8th graders. Extra curricular activities, class electives and sports are just a few areas to experience.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12300 W Janesville Road
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 529-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Messiah Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
12145 W Edgerton Ave
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 427-9337
Gr: K-7 | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Parish School
St. Mary Parish School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School provides a strong, faith-based education with an amazing community of parents and teachers that care about our students. Please schedule a tour to learn more about our programs, activities, and community.
(Catholic)
(5)
9553 West Edgerton Avenue
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 425-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Journeys Lutheran School
Journeys Lutheran School Photo - Resource classroom
Special Education School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5425 S. 111th St.
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 461-8500
Gr: 3-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Hales Corners)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,031 Students
147,809 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
11,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
39%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,520
$7,510
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.25 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
37 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
853 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
82%
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
113 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hales Corners, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Hales Corners, WI include St. Mary Parish School, Hales Corners Lutheran School, and Messiah Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Hales Corners?
4 private schools are located in Hales Corners.
What percentage of students in Hales Corners go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in Hales Corners are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hales Corners?
100% of private schools in Hales Corners are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

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