For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 107 students in Hayward, WI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,274 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Hayward, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Hayward, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Hayward, WI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northern Lights Christian Academy
(Christian)
15733 W County Road B
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-3020
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-3020
Gr: NS-12 | 70 students
Northwoods Mennonite School
(Christian)
14547 W County Road K
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-4379
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-4379
Gr: 1-11 | 37 students
Overview
This Town (Hayward)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
107 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%
# Black Students
n/a
20,337 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
81 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
71%
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
30 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hayward, WI?
2 private schools are located in Hayward, WI.
What percentage of students in Hayward go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Hayward are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hayward?
100% of private schools in Hayward are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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