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Jackson Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,228 students in Jackson, WI, 80% of all K-12 students in Jackson, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Jackson, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,228
  • Average Tuition: $6,867
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Jackson, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,228
  • Average Tuition: $6,867
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Jackson, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Jackson Private Schools (2026-27)

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Photo
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 18
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3399 Division Road
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-4051
(1)
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Living Word Lutheran High School Photo
Living Word Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2230 Living Word Lane
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-9353
(1)
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Map of Davids Star Evangelical Lutheran School
Davids Star Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2740 Davids Star Dr
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-2412
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Map of Morning Star Lutheran School
Morning Star Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
N171w20131 Highland Rd
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-9196
(1)
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Jackson, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
1,228
Students
+34.5% (+315 students) 10-yr
$6,867
Avg. Tuition
-10.7% (-$821) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+18.8% (+3 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
+166.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jackson)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
1,228 Students
147,262 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025303166179
2024282161172
2023266153174
2022237164185
2021237162180
2020237152171
2019218149175
2018218147172
2017227154180
2016228152178
2015228147167
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% Students of Color
8%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20258%35%34%
202410%35%34%
20237%34%33%
20228%31%33%
20218%31%32%
20208%31%32%
20193%31%31%
20183%30%31%
20174%30%32%
20163%30%32%
20153%30%32%
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0.40
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.390.660.65
20240.320.660.65
20230.280.650.65
20220.240.630.64
20210.240.630.64
20200.240.630.64
20190.180.610.63
20180.180.600.63
20170.250.560.61
20160.260.570.61
20150.260.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20231%9%9%
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%8%9%
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# Black Students
33 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20253%13%7%
20243%14%7%
20233%15%8%
20221%13%7%
20211%13%7%
20201%14%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20172%11%7%
20162%11%7%
20152%12%8%
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# White Students
923 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
75%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202576%53%52%
202482%53%52%
202384%53%52%
202287%56%54%
202187%56%54%
202087%57%54%
201990%59%56%
201890%59%56%
201786%63%58%
201686%63%58%
201586%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
234 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202518%19%26%
202411%18%26%
202310%20%25%
20227%20%25%
20217%19%25%
20207%18%24%
20197%18%24%
20187%18%23%
201712%17%22%
201612%17%22%
201512%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
89 Teachers
11,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202514:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202550%39%55%
202463%39%54%
202363%38%54%
202263%38%54%
202163%37%54%
202063%37%54%
201964%36%53%
201864%36%53%
201764%36%53%
201664%35%52%
201564%35%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025191615
2024181515
2023181615
2022181615
2021181515
2020181615
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202571213
202471012
20237911
202271011
20217911
20207811
20195811
20185711
20175710
20165710
20155710
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025252426
2024252426
2023252426
2022252426
2021252426
2020252425
2019252425
2018252425
2017252425
2016252425
2015252425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,867
$5,806

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$6,867$7,693$15,012
2024$8,650$5,174$13,254
2023$8,650$5,036$12,626
2022$8,650$4,501$12,187
2021$8,650$4,507$11,800
2020$8,650$4,494$11,512
2019$8,150$4,526$11,293
2018$8,150$4,293$11,017
2017$8,150$4,337$10,708
2016$7,688$4,253$10,356
2015$7,688$4,242$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202530%35%34%
202418%35%34%
202318%33%34%
202218%33%33%
202118%33%33%
202018%32%32%
201918%31%31%
201818%31%30%
201718%31%30%
201618%29%29%
201518%26%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$2,595

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$1,750$2,646$7,073
2024$1,125$2,612$6,930
2023$1,125$3,609$6,469
2022$1,125$2,251$6,289
2021$1,125$2,175$6,055
2020$1,125$2,115$5,921
2019$1,125$2,146$5,795
2018$1,125$1,889$5,456
2017$1,125$1,959$5,319
2016$1,125$1,895$5,105
2015$1,125$1,812$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025100%89%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%94%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, WI include Living Word Lutheran High School and Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson?
4 private schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to private school?
80% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?
100% of private schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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