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Wisconsin Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,806 students in Wisconsin. You can also find more schools membership associations in Wisconsin.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin include St. Joseph School, St. Nicholas Catholic School, and Lighthouse Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
58% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Savior Catholic School - East Campus
Blessed Savior Catholic School - East Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students
Catholic
5140 N 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-2745
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Lighthouse Christian School Photo
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School (Christian)
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
(1)
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Map of New Hope Christian School
New Hope Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1850 American Dr
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-8797
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
991 Pilgrim Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 499-9969
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Map of St. Nicholas Catholic School
St. Nicholas Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
W2035 County Road S
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 788-9371
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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 The Aemilian Preschool
The Aemilian Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
4515 N Mayfair Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 463-1641
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Map of Amy Montessori School
Amy Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
16945 W North Ave
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 784-8817
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
102 Prairie Oaks Drive
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 571-5980
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
3355 Intertech Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-1400
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
7420 91st Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 694-0816
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Map of St. Lawrence Early Childhood Center
St. Lawrence Early Childhood Center
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
551 10th Avenue N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-0990
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin include St. Joseph School, St. Nicholas Catholic School, and Lighthouse Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Wisconsin?
12 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
58% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
12
Private Schools
1,806
Students
$3,756
Avg. Tuition
48%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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