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Best Marathon County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 946 students in Marathon County, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private high schools in Marathon County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
(1)
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Map of Newman Catholic Schools
Newman Catholic Schools
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Catholic
619 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
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Map of Newman Catholic High School
Newman Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-8274
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Map of Newman Catholic Middle School
Newman Catholic Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 159 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
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Northland Lutheran High School Photo
Northland Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2107 Tower Rd
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 359-3400
(1)
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Marathon County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Catholic
1122 South 9th Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 848-3281
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Map of Montessori Childrens Village
Montessori Childrens Village
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Montessori School
214 Sherman Street
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-9540
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Map of Our Saviors Lutheran School
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
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Map of St. Florian Elementary School
St. Florian Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 39 students
Catholic
Po Box 100
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3950
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Map of Schofield KinderCare
Schofield KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5201 Alderson St.
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4118
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Map of Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School
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
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearMarathon County Total Schools
20255
20246
20234
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20179
201611
201512
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# Students
946 Students
52,155 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025189244253
2024152236245
2023172207247
202283221257
202183220249
202069198235
201991193242
201891192238
2017137182246
2016120179241
2015111171220
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% Average Students of Color
11%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202511%40%32%
202411%41%31%
202311%39%31%
20229%38%30%
20219%37%30%
20209%37%29%
201912%39%29%
201812%37%28%
20175%38%30%
20165%40%30%
20155%40%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
4,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510:112:110:1
202410:112:110:1
202311:111:110:1
20228:112:110:1
20218:112:110:1
20208:111:110:1
20197:111:110:1
20187:112:110:1
201710:112:110:1
201610:112:110:1
201510:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025161514
2024141514
2022141514
2021141514
2020141414
2019141414
2018141414
2017141414
2016141414
2015141414
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,131
$10,139

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$7,131$11,910$17,997
2015$1,995$7,175$13,065
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Average Acceptance Rate
64%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202564%84%79%
2024100%87%81%
2022100%91%81%
2021100%91%81%
2020100%89%81%
2019100%88%81%
2018100%91%80%
2017100%91%81%
2016100%92%80%
2015100%94%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.67

Diversity Score Trends

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.350.670.61
20240.270.670.60
20230.280.670.60
20220.190.650.58
20210.190.640.57
20200.190.630.57
20190.270.620.56
20180.270.620.55
20170.210.590.54
20160.200.590.54
20150.210.600.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
2,064 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20256%5%5%
20247%4%6%
20236%5%6%
20223%4%5%
20213%4%5%
20203%5%5%
20198%3%5%
20188%4%5%
20173%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
8,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20253%16%9%
20243%17%9%
20233%12%8%
20223%11%8%
20213%11%8%
20202%10%8%
20192%11%8%
20182%11%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
7,875 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%14%8%
20241%15%8%
20231%18%8%
20222%17%8%
20212%17%8%
20202%18%8%
20191%17%8%
20181%17%8%
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# White Students
784 Students
28,175 Students
% White Students
80%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202580%52%59%
202485%52%60%
202385%53%60%
202290%55%62%
202190%56%63%
202090%56%64%
201985%58%64%
201885%58%65%
201789%61%66%
201689%60%66%
201589%60%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 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
93 Students
7,423 Students
% of Others Students
10%
14%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMarathon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510%13%17%
20244%12%15%
20235%12%16%
20201%11%14%
20192%11%14%
20182%10%13%
20178%11%14%
20167%10%13%
20157%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top ranked private high schools in Marathon County, WI include Newman Catholic Schools and Faith Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Marathon County?
5 private high schools are located in Marathon County.
How diverse are private high schools in Marathon County?
Marathon County private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Marathon County?
100% of private high schools in Marathon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private high schools in Marathon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Marathon County include: Newman Catholic High School vs. Faith Christian Academy

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