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 (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Messiah Lutheran School, Hales Corners Lutheran School, and St. Mary Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Hales Corners, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Hales Corners Private Schools (2025-26)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hales Corners, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Hales Corners, WI include Messiah Lutheran School, Hales Corners Lutheran School, and St. Mary Parish 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 Catholic).

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