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Oconomowoc Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,067 students in Oconomowoc, WI, 16% of all K-12 students in Oconomowoc, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
80% of private schools in Oconomowoc, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oconomowoc Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Jerome Parish School
St. Jerome Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Catholic
1001 S Silver Lake St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
(6)
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Map of Genesee Lake School
Genesee Lake School
Gr: 4-12 | 205 students
Special Education School
36100 Genesee Lake Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-5510
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St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1650 Brown Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
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Map of St. Matthews Lutheran School
St. Matthews Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1650 Brown St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

Mary Linsmeier Schools Photo
Mary Linsmeier Schools
Gr: NS-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1341 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-9133
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Oconomowoc, WI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,067
Students
$7,717
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oconomowoc)
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
1,067 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
8%
35%
0.32
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
40 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
871 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
82%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
116 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
86 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,717
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
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. Jerome Parish School and St. Paul's Lutheran 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 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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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