St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo - Students are given many opportunities to take leadership roles.

Best Oconomowoc Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,067 students in Oconomowoc, WI (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,656 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Oconomowoc, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Oconomowoc, WI include St. Paul's Lutheran School and St. Jerome Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private schools in Oconomowoc, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Oconomowoc Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo - Students are given many opportunities to take leadership roles.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Parish School
(Catholic)
1001 S Silver Lake St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Genesee Lake School
Special Education School
36100 Genesee Lake Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-5510
Gr: 4-12 | 205 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School
St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1650 Brown Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1650 Brown St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1341 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-9133
Gr: NS-K | 20 students

Overview

This Town (Oconomowoc)
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,067 Students
147,813 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
11,457 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,717
$7,693
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
40 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
871 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
82%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 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
116 Students
28,716 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Oconomowoc, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Oconomowoc, WI include St. Paul's Lutheran School and St. Jerome Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Oconomowoc?
5 private schools are located in Oconomowoc.
How diverse are private schools in Oconomowoc?
Oconomowoc private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Oconomowoc go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Oconomowoc are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oconomowoc?
80% of private schools in Oconomowoc are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Oconomowoc are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Oconomowoc include: St. Matthew Lutheran School vs. St. Paul's Lutheran School

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