Lourdes Academy Photo

Best Oshkosh Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,949 students in Oshkosh, WI (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,654 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Oshkosh, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Oshkosh, WI include Valley Christian School, Lourdes Academy High School, and Lourdes Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Oshkosh, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Oshkosh Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lourdes Academy
Lourdes Academy Photo
(Catholic)
110 North Sawyer Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 426-6421
Gr: PK-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lourdes Academy High School
Lourdes Academy High School Photo - Everyone is invited to music at Lourdes Academy. We have many students who find themselves drawn to multiple musical events and who possess musical talents along with strong academic and athletic gifts. At Lourdes Academy, we pride ourselves on individualizing a student's experience and doing our best to provide opportunities for students to grow in all areas.
(Catholic)
110 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 235-5670
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
819 School Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 235-1730
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Valley Christian School
Valley Christian School Photo - Our drama class is for credit.
(Christian)
3450 Vinland Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 292-1274
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
913 Nebraska St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 231-8957
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Lourdes Academy Middle School
(Catholic)
110 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 235-5670
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students
Martin Luther Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1526 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 235-1612
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Wyldewood Christian School
(Baptist)
3030 Witzel Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 235-5400
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
619 Merritt Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 235-0637
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students
Wee Wisdom Day Care Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3250 W 9th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 235-7724
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students

Overview

This Town (Oshkosh)
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,949 Students
147,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
39%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,892
$7,540
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,651
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
45 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,121 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
57%
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
759 Students
28,707 Students
% of Others Students
38%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Oshkosh, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Oshkosh, WI include Valley Christian School, Lourdes Academy High School, and Lourdes Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oshkosh?
8 private schools are located in Oshkosh.
How diverse are private schools in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Oshkosh go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Oshkosh are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oshkosh?
100% of private schools in Oshkosh are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Oshkosh are often viewed compared to one another?

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