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Manitowoc Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,521 students in Manitowoc, WI, 25% of all K-12 students in Manitowoc, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Manitowoc, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,521
  • Average Tuition: $4,233
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Manitowoc, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,521
  • Average Tuition: $4,233
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Manitowoc, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Manitowoc Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First German Evangelical Lutheran School
First German Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1025 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
(2)
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Map of Roncalli Elementary School
Roncalli Elementary School
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students
Catholic
1408 Waldo Blvd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
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Roncalli High School Photo
Roncalli High School
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2000 Mirro Dr
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-8122
(2)
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Map of Roncalli Middle School
Roncalli Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students
Catholic
2109 Marshall St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6884
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Map of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3209 Meadow Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-9777
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
916 Pine St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
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Map of Life Academy
Life Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 7 students
Montessori School (Christian)
633 South 20th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 374-3737
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Map of Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4045 Lancer Cir
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
7531a English Lake Rd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 758-2633
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Manitowoc, WI Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,521
Students
$4,233
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Manitowoc)
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
1,521 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
11%
35%
0.44
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
14 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,121 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
72%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
301 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
130 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
38%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,233
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,263
$2,595
Average Endowment Size
$5.6 million
$15.1 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Manitowoc, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Manitowoc, WI include Roncalli High School, Roncalli Elementary School, and Roncalli Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Manitowoc?
9 private schools are located in Manitowoc.
How diverse are private schools in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Manitowoc go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Manitowoc are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manitowoc?
100% of private schools in Manitowoc are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Manitowoc are often viewed compared to one another?

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