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Jefferson Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 314 students in Jefferson, WI, 18% of all K-12 students in Jefferson, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Jefferson, WI (2026-27)

Map of St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
232 East Church St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-2922
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
333 E Church St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-5821
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
232 E Church Street
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-2922
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Jefferson, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
314
Students
-6.0% (-20 students) 10-yr
$2,393
Avg. Tuition
+42.0% (+$708) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-22.2% (-4 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
+200.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-17.6% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jefferson)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
314 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025105166179
2024105161172
2023113153174
2022116164185
2021116162180
2020116152171
2019132149175
2018117147172
2017140154180
2016167152178
2015167147167
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% Students of Color
9%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20259%35%34%
20249%35%34%
202315%34%33%
202212%31%33%
202112%31%32%
202012%31%32%
201910%31%31%
20189%30%31%
20174%30%32%
20163%30%32%
20153%30%32%
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0.55
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.550.660.65
20240.550.660.65
20230.560.650.65
20220.470.630.64
20210.470.630.64
20200.470.630.64
20190.460.610.63
20180.470.600.63
20170.400.560.61
20160.380.570.61
20150.380.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20254%12%9%
20244%12%9%
20236%9%9%
20226%8%8%
20216%8%9%
20206%8%9%
20195%8%8%
20185%8%8%
20172%6%8%
20161%6%8%
20151%6%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%13%7%
20241%14%7%
20221%13%7%
20211%13%7%
20201%14%8%
20192%12%7%
20182%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%12%8%
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# White Students
177 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
56%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202556%53%52%
202456%53%52%
202348%53%52%
202270%56%54%
202170%56%54%
202070%57%54%
201970%59%56%
201869%59%56%
201774%63%58%
201676%63%58%
201576%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
117 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
37%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202537%19%26%
202437%18%26%
202346%20%25%
202221%20%25%
202121%19%25%
202021%18%24%
201922%18%24%
201823%18%23%
201723%17%22%
201622%17%22%
201522%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202515%39%55%
202415%39%54%
202215%38%54%
202115%37%54%
202015%37%54%
201915%36%53%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025141615
2024141515
2023171615
2022131615
2021131515
2020131615
2019131615
2018181615
2017181615
2016181615
2015181615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,393
$7,434

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$2,393$7,693$15,012
2024$2,393$5,174$13,254
2023$2,289$5,036$12,626
2022$2,143$4,501$12,187
2021$2,143$4,507$11,800
2020$2,143$4,494$11,512
2019$2,143$4,526$11,293
2018$1,685$4,293$11,017
2017$1,685$4,337$10,708
2016$1,685$4,253$10,356
2015$1,685$4,242$9,939
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,595

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearJefferson, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$1,000$2,646$7,073
2024$1,000$2,612$6,930
2023$1,000$3,609$6,469
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson, WI?
3 private schools are located in Jefferson, WI.
What percentage of students in Jefferson go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Jefferson are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson?
100% of private schools in Jefferson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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