Best Manitowoc County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 1,215 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top-ranked private preschools in Manitowoc County, WI include Roncalli Elementary School, St. John-st James Lutheran School, and First German Evangelical Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private preschools in Manitowoc County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Manitowoc County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First German Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
1025 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-7021
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
1408 Waldo Blvd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-6892
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students
St. John-st James Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
223 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 5
Divine Savior Catholic School
(Catholic)
423 Fremont Street
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
916 Pine St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3404
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
633 South 20th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 374-3737
Gr: PK-1 | 7 students
St. Gregory School
(Catholic)
212 Church Street
Saint Nazianz, WI 54232
(920) 773-2530
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
14323 Maribel Rd
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3607 45th St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-5001
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7531a English Lake Rd
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 758-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Mary/st Michael School
(Catholic)
19 S County Road J
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 775-4366
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
387 Cemetery Rd
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-3012
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Manitowoc County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 218 202 Packer Dr
Francis Creek, WI 54214
(920) 682-1454
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Po Box 27 132 Menasha Ave
Whitelaw, WI 54247
(920) 773-2530
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students

Overview

This County (Manitowoc County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,215 Students
110,467 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
8,217 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
37%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,700
$6,611
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$867
$2,337
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
738 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,333 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
13,263 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
15,658 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
788 Students
56,221 Students
% White Students
65%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
395 Students
25,090 Students
% of Others Students
33%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Manitowoc County, WI include Roncalli Elementary School, St. John-st James Lutheran School, and First German Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Manitowoc County?
12 private preschools are located in Manitowoc County.
How diverse are private preschools in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County private preschools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Manitowoc County?
100% of private preschools in Manitowoc County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?

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