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St. Peter Catholic School

Middleton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 446 students in Middleton, WI, 7% of all K-12 students in Middleton, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private schools in Middleton, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Middleton Private Schools (2026-27)

Madison Community Montessori Photo
Madison Community Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
8406 Ellington Way
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 827-6267
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St. Peter Catholic School Photo
St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
7129 County Road K
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
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Westside Christian School Photo
Westside Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6815 Schneider Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 620-7107
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Map of Peace Thru Christ Lutheran School
Peace Thru Christ Lutheran School
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students
Other Lutheran
3232 W Point Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 233-2244
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Middleton, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
446
Students
+53.3% (+155 students) 10-yr
$3,663
Avg. Tuition
+94.0% (+$1,775) 10-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
+144.4% (+13 students) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
-79.7% (-47.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+41.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Middleton)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
446 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025112166179
2024112161172
2023129153174
2022129164185
2021112162180
2020112152171
2019100149175
201896147172
201789154180
201688152178
201573147167
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% Students of Color
12%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512%35%34%
202412%35%34%
202312%34%33%
202212%31%33%
202112%31%32%
202012%31%32%
201926%31%31%
201827%30%31%
201745%30%32%
201645%30%32%
201559%30%32%
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0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.510.660.65
20240.510.660.65
20230.560.650.65
20220.560.630.64
20210.570.630.64
20200.570.630.64
20190.620.610.63
20180.620.600.63
20170.500.560.61
20160.510.570.61
20150.570.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20195%2%4%
20186%2%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20254%12%9%
20244%12%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%13%7%
20242%14%7%
20231%15%8%
20221%13%7%
20211%13%7%
20201%14%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%12%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20155%12%8%
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# White Students
292 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
65%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202565%53%52%
202465%53%52%
202344%53%52%
202243%56%54%
202150%56%54%
202050%57%54%
201943%59%56%
201844%59%56%
201722%63%58%
201622%63%58%
201527%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
113 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202525%19%26%
202425%18%26%
202350%20%25%
202251%20%25%
202144%19%25%
202044%18%24%
201945%18%24%
201843%18%23%
201767%17%22%
201667%17%22%
201560%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
38%

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

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202575%39%55%
202475%39%54%
202375%38%54%
202275%38%54%
202175%37%54%
202075%37%54%
201975%36%53%
201899%36%53%
201799%36%53%
201699%35%52%
201599%35%52%
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Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025221615
2024221515
2023231615
2022231615
2021231515
2020231615
2019231615
2018181615
2017181615
2016181615
201591615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,663
$7,434

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$3,663$7,693$15,012
2024$3,663$5,174$13,254
2023$3,663$5,036$12,626
2022$3,663$4,501$12,187
2021$3,470$4,507$11,800
2020$3,470$4,494$11,512
2019$2,400$4,526$11,293
2018$1,888$4,293$11,017
2017$1,888$4,337$10,708
2016$1,888$4,253$10,356
2015$1,888$4,242$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMiddleton, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202593%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 Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Middleton, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Middleton, WI include Madison Community Montessori, St. Peter Catholic School, and Westside Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Middleton?
4 private schools are located in Middleton.
What percentage of students in Middleton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Middleton are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Middleton?
75% of private schools in Middleton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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