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Merrill Private Schools

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 92%.
100% of private schools in Merrill, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

4
Private Schools
588
Students
$1,825
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrill)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
588 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
6%
35%
0.49
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
368 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
63%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
205 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
38%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,825
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$2,609
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
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 Trinity Lutheran School and St. John 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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