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Wisconsin Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 3,933 students in Wisconsin.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
Affiliations: 25% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
Top schools: The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin include University School of Milwaukee, The Prairie School, and Madison Country Day School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin (2026-27)

The Prairie School Photo
The Prairie School
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 36
4050 Lighthouse Drive
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 752-2500
(3)
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Eagle School Photo
Eagle School
Gr: K-8 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
Specialized Curriculum
5454 Gunflint Trl
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 273-0309
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Eastbrook Academy Photo
Eastbrook Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
5375 N Green Bay Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 228-7905
(3)
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Madison Country Day School Photo
Madison Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
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Milwaukee Montessori School Photo
Milwaukee Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
345 N. 95th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
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Open Wings Learning Community Photo
Open Wings Learning Community
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
13022 Wilmot Road
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 697-7744
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St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo
St. John's Northwestern Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(1)
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University Lake School Photo
University Lake School
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
4024 Nagawicka Road
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 263-8011
(3)
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University School of Milwaukee Photo
University School of Milwaukee
Gr: PK-12 | 1,135 students
Sports: 18
2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
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Map of Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Jewish
6401 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 964-1499
(2)
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Map of Oak Grove Amish School
Oak Grove Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students
3136 County Road Q
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 607-0531
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Wingra School Photo
Wingra School
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Extracurriculars: 6
718 Gilmore St
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 238-2525
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin include University School of Milwaukee, The Prairie School, and Madison Country Day School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Wisconsin?
12 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 34% minority students, which is same as the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
25% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
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Private Schools
3,933
Students
$21,630
Avg. Tuition
34%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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