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Oconomowoc Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 90%.
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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Oconomowoc Private Schools (2026)

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
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)

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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
1,067
Students
+40.6% (+308 students) 10-yr
$7,717
Avg. Tuition
+71.5% (+$3,217) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-6.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
-71.4% (-20.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oconomowoc)
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
953 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOconomowoc, WI Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,067 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025213166179
2024180161172
2023142153174
2022146164185
2021146162180
2020146152171
2019147149175
2018142147172
2017145154180
2016152152178
2015152147167
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% Students of Color
8%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20258%35%34%
20248%35%34%
20238%34%33%
20226%31%33%
20216%31%32%
20206%31%32%
20197%31%31%
20187%30%31%
201711%30%32%
201628%30%32%
201528%30%32%
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0.32
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.320.660.65
20240.320.660.65
20230.240.650.65
20220.240.630.64
20210.240.630.64
20200.240.630.64
20190.250.610.63
20180.200.600.63
20170.240.560.61
20160.280.570.61
20150.280.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20233%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%8%
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# Black Students
40 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20254%13%7%
20244%14%7%
20233%15%8%
20222%13%7%
20212%13%7%
20202%14%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%12%7%
20175%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%12%8%
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# White Students
871 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
82%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202582%53%52%
202482%53%52%
202387%53%52%
202287%56%54%
202187%56%54%
202087%57%54%
201986%59%56%
201889%59%56%
201787%63%58%
201684%63%58%
201584%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
116 Students
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202511%19%26%
202410%18%26%
20235%20%25%
20227%20%25%
20217%19%25%
20207%18%24%
20197%18%24%
20183%18%23%
20174%17%22%
20167%17%22%
20157%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
86 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
38%

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

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202568%39%55%
202468%39%54%
202368%38%54%
202240%38%54%
202140%37%54%
202040%37%54%
201940%36%53%
201840%36%53%
201740%36%53%
201640%35%52%
201540%35%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025151615
2024151515
2023151615
2022171615
2021171515
2020171615
2019171615
2018161615
2017141615
2016161615
2015161615
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,717
$7,521

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$7,717$7,693$15,012
2024$7,075$5,174$13,254
2023$6,975$5,036$12,626
2022$8,500$4,501$12,187
2021$8,500$4,507$11,800
2020$8,500$4,494$11,512
2019$8,500$4,526$11,293
2018$8,300$4,293$11,017
2017$8,100$4,337$10,708
2016$4,500$4,253$10,356
2015$4,500$4,242$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
85%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202585%35%34%
202485%35%34%
202385%33%34%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconomowoc, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202595%89%81%
202495%93%85%
202395%93%85%
202295%95%85%
202195%95%85%
202095%94%85%
201995%94%85%
201895%94%85%
201795%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
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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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