St. Kilian School Photo - St. Kilian School serves the greater Hartford community as the only Catholic grade school with students in 3K-8th grade.

Best Hartford Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 349 students in Hartford, WI (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,465 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hartford, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hartford, WI include Peace Lutheran School and St. Kilian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Hartford, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Hartford Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Peace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1025 Peace Lutheran Dr
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3811
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Kilian School
St. Kilian School Photo - St. Kilian School serves the greater Hartford community as the only Catholic grade school with students in 3K-8th grade.
(Catholic)
245 High St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3081
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Hartford)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
349 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,017
$7,513
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,704
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
20,337 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
317 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
81%
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
58 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hartford, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Hartford, WI include Peace Lutheran School and St. Kilian School.
How many private schools are located in Hartford?
2 private schools are located in Hartford.
What percentage of students in Hartford go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hartford are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hartford?
100% of private schools in Hartford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hartford include: Peace Lutheran School vs. St. Kilian School, St. Kilian School vs. Peace Lutheran School

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