Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students in grades 7-8 annually participate in a statewide science fair for the students enrolled in Wisconsin Seventh-day Adventist schools.

Best Oconto County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 192 students in Oconto County, WI (there are 18 public schools, serving 4,505 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Oconto County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Oconto County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Private Schools in Oconto County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Christian School
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students in grades 7-8 annually participate in a statewide science fair for the students enrolled in Wisconsin Seventh-day Adventist schools.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5100 Mccarthy Rd.
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 834-5247
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
253 N Franklin St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 846-2276
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran Church & School
St. John Lutheran Church & School Photo - St. John Lutheran School Oconto County has been providing Christian education to children for over 100 years.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
8905 Saint Johns Road
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-4443
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2

Overview

This County (Oconto County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
192 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
87%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
39%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$7,513
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
118 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
61%
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
68 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Oconto County, WI?
3 private schools are located in Oconto County, WI.
What percentage of students in Oconto County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Oconto County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oconto County?
100% of private schools in Oconto County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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