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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,189 students in Janesville, WI, 11% of all K-12 students in Janesville, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
75% of private schools in Janesville, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,189
  • Average Tuition: $4,028
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 9%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Janesville, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,189
  • Average Tuition: $4,028
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 9%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Janesville, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Janesville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
210 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
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Janesville KinderCare Photo
Janesville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3327 East Milwaukee St.
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 755-9970
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Map of Oakhill Christian School
Oakhill Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Christian
1650 S Oakhill Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 754-2759
(1)
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Rock Prairie Montessori Photo
Rock Prairie Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
5246 E Rotamer Road
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-4844
(8)
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Map of St. John Vianney School
St. John Vianney School
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Catholic
1250 E Racine Street
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 752-6802
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Catholic
307 E Wall St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-5221
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Map of St. Matthews Lutheran School
St. Matthews Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
709 Milton Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 752-1304
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Map of St. William Catholic School
St. William Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1822 Ravine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 755-5184
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Janesville, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Woodland Christian School
Woodland Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4324 E Bingham Road
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-7560
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Janesville, WI Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,189
Students
$4,028
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Janesville)
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
1,189 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
7%
35%
0.44
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
12 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
833 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
70%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
313 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
38%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,028
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$650
$2,595
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Janesville, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Janesville, WI is St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Janesville?
8 private schools are located in Janesville.
How diverse are private schools in Janesville?
Janesville private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Janesville go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Janesville are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Janesville?
75% of private schools in Janesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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