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 (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 349 students in Hartford, WI (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,629 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 Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Hartford Private Schools (2025-26)

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

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 Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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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