Marathon County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 2,104 students in Marathon County, WI.
The average tuition cost is $5,211, which is higher than the Wisconsin private elementary school average tuition cost of $4,956.
100% of private elementary schools in Marathon County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marathon County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
(1)
Map of Newman Catholic Continuation At St. Anne Parish
Gr: K-5 | 191 students
Catholic
604 N 6th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-5735
Map of Newman Catholic Elementary School At St. Mark
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students
Catholic
602 Military Rd
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-9662
Map of Newman Catholic Elementary School At St. Michael
Gr: NS-6 | 98 students
Catholic
615 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 848-0206
Map of Newman Catholic Schools
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Catholic
619 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
St. John Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
164923 County Road Z
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 842-5212
Map of Hillside Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
223900 Couty Road KK
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 241-7722
Map of Newman Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-8274
Map of Newman Catholic Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 159 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
Map of St. Anthony De Pauda Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
309 Mueller St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7541
(1)
Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Catholic
125 N 4th Ave
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-3000
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Catholic
420 E Larch St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4145
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
716 Market St.
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-3430
Map of St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
115 Eau Claire St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-3020
Map of St. Therese School
Gr: 4-5 | 58 students
Catholic
112 Kort Street W
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-2131
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
501 Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 848-0166
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 Elm St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7559
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Marathon County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Catholic
1122 South 9th Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 848-3281
Map of Montessori Childrens Village
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Montessori School
214 Sherman Street
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-9540
Map of Our Saviors Lutheran School
Gr: K-6 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
703 Flieth Street
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-3253
Map of St. Florian Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 39 students
Catholic
Po Box 100
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3950
Map of Schofield KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5201 Alderson St.
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4118
Map of Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
601 Maple Ridge Rd
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2693

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
17 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,104 Students
125,750 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
184 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
36%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,211
$4,956
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,541
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
93%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.66

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# American Indian Students
4 Students
778 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
68 Students
2,670 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
61 Students
14,436 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%

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# Black Students
15 Students
16,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,612 Students
68,244 Students
% White Students
75%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
259 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
374 Students
25,907 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Marathon County, WI?
How many private elementary schools are located in Marathon County?
17 private elementary schools are located in Marathon County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Marathon County?
The average tuition cost is $5,211, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $4,956.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Marathon County?
Marathon County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Marathon County?
100% of private elementary schools in Marathon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Marathon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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