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Wisconsin Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 2,512 students in Wisconsin.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
91% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin include St. Augustine School, Mcdonell Central Catholic High School, and St. Anthomy High School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin (2026-27)

Map of Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 830 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 22
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5300 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-4441
(1)
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Map of Mcdonell Central Catholic High School
Mcdonell Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
Catholic
1316 Bel Air Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0538
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Map of Notre Dame Middle School
Notre Dame Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1316 Bel Air Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0538
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Map of St. Anthomy High School
St. Anthomy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students
Catholic
4807 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 763-6352
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St. Augustine School Photo
St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4908 Monches Rd.
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-9838
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Map of St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
515 5th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
(1)
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Map of St. Maria Goretti
St. Maria Goretti
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
5405 Flad Ave
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
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Map of New Vision Wilderness- Wisconsin
New Vision Wilderness- Wisconsin
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Alternative School
807 Impala Drive
Medford, WI 54451
(414) 737-0400
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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 Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
416 W Geneva St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-6589
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Map of St. Charles Borromeo Primary School
St. Charles Borromeo Primary School
Gr: K-2 | 94 students
Catholic
1316 Bel Air Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5827
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin include St. Augustine School, Mcdonell Central Catholic High School, and St. Anthomy High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Wisconsin?
11 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
91% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
11
Private Schools
2,512
Students
$4,827
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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