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Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 685 students in Lincoln County, WI (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,042 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 Lincoln County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 685
  • Average Tuition: $1,929
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Lincoln County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 685
  • Average Tuition: $1,929
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Lincoln County, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
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Map of Ntc Christian Academy
Ntc Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Christian
N2519 Bus Hwy K
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6855
(1)
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Map of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
(1)
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St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
221 E Washington Avenue
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
685 Students
147,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
19%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,929
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$745
$2,609
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$15.1 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
416 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
61%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
254 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
37%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, WI include Trinity Lutheran School and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
How diverse are private schools in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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