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Best Monroe County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 388 students in Monroe County, WI (there are 20 public schools, serving 6,379 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Monroe County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
505 Superior Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-4542
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Map of Oasis Christian School
Oasis Christian School
Gr: 2-10 | 12 students
Christian
22547 State Hwy 21
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-7101
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Map of Queen Of The Apostles Catholic School
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
315 W Monroe St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-5765
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Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
710 Kenyon Street
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7733
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St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
419 Jefferson Avenue
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6001
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Map of St. Patricks School
St. Patricks School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
100 S L St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4748
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Map of Sparta Mennonite School
Sparta Mennonite School
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Mennonite
604 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 487-1025
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Monroe County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of East Ridgeville Parochial School
East Ridgeville Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
20938 County Highway Mm
Wilton, WI 54670
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Catholic
26382 County Highway U
Norwalk, WI 54648
(608) 823-7577
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Map of Sunnyvalley Parochial School
Sunnyvalley Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Amish
29962 Kirkwood Ave
Wilton, WI 54670
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Map of Tomah Baptist Academy
Tomah Baptist Academy
Gr: NS
1701 Hollister Ave.
Tomah, WI 54660
(777) 777-7777
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Map of Woods Ridge School
Woods Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
S609 County Road D
Cashton, WI 54619
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMonroe County Total Schools
20257
202410
202311
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20177
20167
201511
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# Students
388 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202565166179
202449161172
202354153174
202278164185
202177162180
202089152171
201998149175
201898147172
2017114154180
2016114152178
201573147167
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% Average Students of Color
7%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20257%35%34%
20247%35%34%
20239%34%33%
202211%31%33%
202111%31%32%
202010%31%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%30%31%
20178%30%32%
20168%30%32%
201511%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
38%

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

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20254%39%55%
20244%39%54%
202351%38%54%
202251%38%54%
202151%37%54%
202051%37%54%
201951%36%53%
201851%36%53%
201751%36%53%
201616%35%52%
201516%35%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025101615
2024101515
2023111615
2022131615
2021131515
2020131615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
201641615
201541615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,547
$7,521

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$8,110$7,693$15,012
2024$2,430$5,174$13,254
2023$2,422$5,036$12,626
2022$2,340$4,501$12,187
2021$2,340$4,507$11,800
2020$2,850$4,494$11,512
2019$4,300$4,526$11,293
2018$4,300$4,293$11,017
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510%35%34%
202410%35%34%
202310%33%34%
202210%33%33%
202110%33%33%
202010%32%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%31%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,595

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$500$2,646$7,073
2024$500$2,612$6,930
2023$500$3,609$6,469
2022$500$2,251$6,289
2021$500$2,175$6,055
2020$500$2,115$5,921
2019$500$2,146$5,795
2018$500$1,889$5,456
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.330.660.65
20240.310.660.65
20230.390.650.65
20220.400.630.64
20210.380.630.64
20200.420.630.64
20190.430.610.63
20180.430.600.63
20170.430.560.61
20160.430.570.61
20150.400.570.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
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# Asian Students
10 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20253%12%9%
20243%12%9%
20233%9%9%
20224%8%8%
20214%8%9%
20204%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20173%6%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%13%7%
20241%14%7%
20231%15%8%
20221%13%7%
20211%13%7%
20201%14%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20173%11%7%
20163%11%7%
20153%12%8%
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# White Students
464 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
81%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202581%53%52%
202482%53%52%
202376%53%52%
202276%56%54%
202178%56%54%
202074%57%54%
201973%59%56%
201873%59%56%
201773%63%58%
201673%63%58%
201575%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
73 Students
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202512%19%26%
202411%18%26%
202317%20%25%
202216%20%25%
202114%19%25%
202018%18%24%
201920%18%24%
201820%18%23%
201719%17%22%
201619%17%22%
201518%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, WI is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
7 private schools are located in Monroe County.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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