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Best Iron County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Iron County, WI (there are 3 public schools, serving 665 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Iron County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Iron County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northwoods Christian Academy
Northwoods Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Christian
610 US Highway 51 S
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-2545
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearIron County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
10 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510166179
202410161172
202312153174
202212164185
202112162180
202015152171
201915149175
201815147172
201722154180
201622152178
201522147167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20253:113:111:1
20243:113:111:1
20234:113:111:1
20224:113:111:1
20214:113:111:1
20205:113:112:1
20195:113:112:1
20185:113:112:1
20177:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
20157:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202575%39%55%
202475%39%54%
202375%38%54%
202275%38%54%
202175%37%54%
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Average Class Size
2 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202521615
202421515
202321615
202221615
202121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,300
$7,521

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.000.660.65
20240.000.660.65
20230.450.650.65
20220.450.630.64
20210.450.630.64
20200.500.630.64
20190.500.610.63
20180.500.600.63
20170.520.560.61
20160.520.570.61
20150.520.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20179%6%8%
20169%6%8%
20159%6%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
20,225 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
11 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
100%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025100%53%52%
2024100%53%52%
202367%53%52%
202267%56%54%
202167%56%54%
202053%57%54%
201953%59%56%
201853%59%56%
201764%63%58%
201664%63%58%
201564%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
n/a
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIron County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202333%20%25%
202233%20%25%
202133%19%25%
202047%18%24%
201947%18%24%
201847%18%23%
201727%17%22%
201627%17%22%
201527%16%21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Iron County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Iron County, WI is Northwoods Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Iron County?
1 private schools are located in Iron County.
What percentage of students in Iron County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Iron County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iron County?
100% of private schools in Iron County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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