For the 2025 school year, there are 188 private schools serving 47,815 students in Milwaukee County, WI (there are 279 public schools, serving 123,765 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Milwaukee County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Milwaukee County, WI include Eastbrook Academy, Marquette University High School, and Early View Academy Of Excellence.
The average tuition cost is $9,810, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,718.
Top Ranked Milwaukee County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
648 E Dover St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-8000
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
633 S 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 369-2193
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 369-2193
Grades: PK-12
| 727 students
All Saints Catholic East School
(Catholic)
2038 N Bartlett Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 964-1770
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 964-1770
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Atonement Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4224 W Ruby Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 871-1224
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 871-1224
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Badger State Baptist School
(Baptist)
8519 South 13th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 301-9319
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 301-9319
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
5140 N 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-2745
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
2461 N Murray Avenue and 2038 N. Bartlett Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 964-1770
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 964-1770
Grades: NS-8
| 270 students
2646 N Swan Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4160
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4160
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Christ-st Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2229 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 530-5389
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 530-5389
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School
(Catholic)
1215 S 45th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 436-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 436-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
1530 W. Center Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 935-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 935-0500
Grades: PK-12
| 354 students
Destiny High School
(Church of God in Christ)
7210 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-4430
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Divine Destiny School
(Christian)
1230 S 61st St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 264-3374
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 264-3374
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
4257 N 100th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 462-3742
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 462-3742
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Dominican High School
(Catholic)
120 E Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 332-1170
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 332-1170
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
7132 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 793-7416
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 793-7416
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
5375 N Green Bay Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 228-7905
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 228-7905
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Garden Homes Lutheran School![Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.]( "Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
8420 W Beloit Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 327-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 327-4200
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
8242 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-5126
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-5126
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
5575 North 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 265-4131
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 265-4131
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Hales Corners Lutheran School![Hales Corners Lutheran School Photo - Hales Corners Lutheran School has classes in PS2 - 8th Grade. We have an extended care program for 2yr - 4 yr olds. Our instructional classes start in 3K-8th grade. The Middle School offers a wide array of classes for 6th - 8th graders. Extra curricular activities, class electives and sports are just a few areas to experience.]( "Hales Corners Lutheran School Photo - Hales Corners Lutheran School has classes in PS2 - 8th Grade. We have an extended care program for 2yr - 4 yr olds. Our instructional classes start in 3K-8th grade. The Middle School offers a wide array of classes for 6th - 8th graders. Extra curricular activities, class electives and sports are just a few areas to experience.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12300 W Janesville Road
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 529-6700
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 529-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
110 W Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
Hope Christian High School
(Christian)
3215 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4476
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4476
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Hope Christian School - Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Grades: PK-8
| 586 students
Hope Christian School - Semper
(Christian)
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Grades: PK-8
| 500 students
Hope Christian School: Caritas
(Christian)
8920 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Hope Christian School: Fidelis
(Christian)
4200 W Douglas Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 203-5270
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 203-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
10405 W Saint Martins Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-6189
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-6189
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
8940 N 85th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Marquette University High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
5201 S 76th St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 421-4000
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 421-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: NS-7
| 362 students
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Milwaukee County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oak Creek KinderCare (Closed 2025)![Oak Creek KinderCare Photo - Front Entrance of the building]( "Oak Creek KinderCare Photo - Front Entrance of the building")
Daycare / Preschool
7677 South Howell Ave.
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-9050
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-9050
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Alston's Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
921 N 49th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 771-2443
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 771-2443
Grades: PK-7
| 135 students
2911 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 385-0771
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 385-0771
Grades: PK-12
| 847 students
Calvary's Christian Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
3131 S. 100th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 239-8883
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 239-8883
Grades: NS-8
| 28 students
Divine Mercy School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
695 College Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 764-4360
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 764-4360
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Emmaus Ev Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2818 N 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 444-6090
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 444-6090
Grades: PK-9
| 288 students
6401 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 578-1788
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 578-1788
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
1526 South 72nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0508
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0508
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
3344 S 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 383-3453
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 383-3453
Grades: 4-8
| 123 students
700 W Michigan St Ste 100
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 431-1996
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 431-1996
Grades: 8-12
| 151 students
3776 East Hammond Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 481-0930
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 481-0930
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
8202 W Denver Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 358-4603
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 358-4603
Grades: K-9
| 226 students
Oakwood Discovery Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool
9851 S 27th Street
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1575
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1575
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Parklawn Christian Leadership Academy (Closed 2017)
(Assembly of God)
3725 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-7411
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-7411
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Parkway Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Pentecostal)
10940 S Nicholson Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 571-2684
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 571-2684
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Resurrection Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
8634 W Brown Deer Rd Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 355-1234
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 355-1234
Grades: K-11
| 150 students
3641 S Kinnicknnic Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 744-2483
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 744-2483
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
8660 N 76th Place
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 365-2030
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 365-2030
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
1051 East Russell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 482-8996
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 482-8996
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
2840 S 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 483-8780
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 483-8780
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2525 W Oakwood Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 761-2880
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 761-2880
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
St. Martin Of Tours (Closed 2018)
(Catholic)
7933 S 116th Street
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 425-9200
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 425-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
Texas Bufkin Christian Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
827 N 34th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8885
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8885
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
The Wisconsin Center for Gifted Learners (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis
2315 W Good Hope Road Rd, Room 23
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-4441
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-4441
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Milwaukee County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Milwaukee County, WI include Eastbrook Academy, Marquette University High School, and Early View Academy Of Excellence.
How many private schools are located in Milwaukee County?
188 private schools are located in Milwaukee County.
How much do private schools cost in Milwaukee County?
The average tuition cost is $9,810, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,718.
How diverse are private schools in Milwaukee County?
Milwaukee County private schools are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Milwaukee County go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Milwaukee County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Milwaukee County?
Which private schools in Milwaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Milwaukee County include: Guidance Academy vs. Salam School, Oklahoma Avenue Lutheran School vs. Catholic East Elementary School, St. Joan Antida High School vs. Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
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