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Merrill Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 588 students in Merrill, WI, 18% of all K-12 students in Merrill, WI are educated in private schools versus public 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 90%.
100% of private schools in Merrill, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Merrill 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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Merrill, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
588
Students
+6.9% (+38 students) 10-yr
$1,825
Avg. Tuition
+17.7% (+$275) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+12.5% (+2 students) 10-yr
6%
Students of Color
+200.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.9% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrill)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
588 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025147166179
2024138161172
2023125153174
2022125164185
2021125162180
2020125152171
2019126149175
2018130147172
2017138154180
2016138152178
2015138147167
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% Students of Color
6%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20256%35%34%
20246%35%34%
20239%34%33%
20223%31%33%
20213%31%32%
20203%31%32%
20192%31%31%
20181%30%31%
20172%30%32%
20162%30%32%
20152%30%32%
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0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.490.660.65
20240.470.660.65
20230.490.650.65
20220.470.630.64
20210.470.630.64
20200.470.630.64
20190.440.610.63
20180.450.600.63
20170.460.560.61
20160.460.570.61
20150.460.570.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20171%6%8%
20161%6%8%
20151%6%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%13%7%
20241%14%7%
20231%15%8%
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# White Students
368 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
63%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202563%53%52%
202467%53%52%
202363%53%52%
202264%56%54%
202164%56%54%
202064%57%54%
201970%59%56%
201867%59%56%
201767%63%58%
201667%63%58%
201567%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
205 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202535%19%26%
202431%18%26%
202335%20%25%
202235%20%25%
202135%19%25%
202035%18%24%
201930%18%24%
201833%18%23%
201732%17%22%
201632%17%22%
201532%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202527%39%55%
202427%39%54%
202327%38%54%
202227%38%54%
202127%37%54%
202027%37%54%
201927%36%53%
201827%36%53%
201727%36%53%
201627%35%52%
201527%35%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025181615
2024141515
2023141615
2022141615
2021141515
2020141615
2019141615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,825
$7,434

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$1,825$7,693$15,012
2024$1,550$5,174$13,254
2023$1,550$5,036$12,626
2022$1,550$4,501$12,187
2021$1,550$4,507$11,800
2020$1,550$4,494$11,512
2019$1,550$4,526$11,293
2018$1,550$4,293$11,017
2017$1,550$4,337$10,708
2016$1,550$4,253$10,356
2015$1,550$4,242$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202528%35%34%
202428%35%34%
202328%33%34%
202228%33%33%
202128%33%33%
202028%32%32%
201928%31%31%
201835%31%30%
201735%31%30%
201635%29%29%
201535%26%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$2,595

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$450$2,646$7,073
2024$450$2,612$6,930
2023$450$3,609$6,469
2022$450$2,251$6,289
2021$450$2,175$6,055
2020$450$2,115$5,921
2019$450$2,146$5,795
2018$400$1,889$5,456
2017$400$1,959$5,319
2016$400$1,895$5,105
2015$400$1,812$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrill, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025100%89%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%94%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
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Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merrill, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Merrill, WI include St. John Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Merrill?
4 private schools are located in Merrill.
What percentage of students in Merrill go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Merrill are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrill?
100% of private schools in Merrill are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Merrill are often viewed compared to one another?

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