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Onalaska Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

4
Private Schools
718
Students
$9,391
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Onalaska)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
718 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
7%
35%
0.43
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
522 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
73%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
38%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,391
$5,755
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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