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Onalaska Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 718 students in Onalaska, WI, 20% of all K-12 students in Onalaska, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
75% of private schools in Onalaska, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Onalaska Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Luther High School
Luther High School
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students
Sports: 10
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1501 Wilson St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5435
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Map of Great River Montessori
Great River Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 36 students
Montessori School
N5560 County Road Zm Ste 4
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 615-1800
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students
Christian
127 11th Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-5483
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1201 Main Street
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4822
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Onalaska, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
718
Students
+2.9% (+20 students) 10-yr
$9,391
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+9.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Onalaska)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
718 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025180166179
2024169161172
2023212153174
2022208164185
2021208162180
2020208152171
2019198149175
2018198147172
2017233154180
2016233152178
2015233147167
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% Students of Color
7%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20257%35%34%
20248%35%34%
20235%34%33%
20224%31%33%
20214%31%32%
20204%31%32%
20194%31%31%
20184%30%31%
20177%30%32%
20167%30%32%
20157%30%32%
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0.43
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.430.660.65
20240.380.660.65
20230.290.650.65
20220.240.630.64
20210.240.630.64
20200.240.630.64
20190.180.610.63
20180.180.600.63
20170.250.560.61
20160.250.570.61
20150.250.570.61
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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
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20171%6%8%
20161%6%8%
20151%6%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%13%7%
20241%14%7%
20231%15%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20172%11%7%
20162%11%7%
20152%12%8%
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# White Students
522 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
73%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202573%53%52%
202477%53%52%
202383%53%52%
202287%56%54%
202187%56%54%
202087%57%54%
201990%59%56%
201890%59%56%
201786%63%58%
201686%63%58%
201586%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
155 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202522%19%26%
202417%18%26%
202313%20%25%
20229%20%25%
20219%19%25%
20209%18%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
201710%17%22%
201610%17%22%
201510%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
38%

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

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202520%39%55%
202420%39%54%
202320%38%54%
202220%38%54%
202120%37%54%
202020%37%54%
201920%36%53%
201820%36%53%
201720%36%53%
201620%35%52%
201520%35%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOnalaska, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025201615
2024201515
2023201615
2022201615
2021201515
2020201615
2019201615
2018201615
2017201615
2016201615
2015201615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,391
$5,740
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Onalaska, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Onalaska, WI is Luther High School.
How many private schools are located in Onalaska?
4 private schools are located in Onalaska.
What percentage of students in Onalaska go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Onalaska are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Onalaska?
75% of private schools in Onalaska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).

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