Outagamie County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 4,953 students in Outagamie County, WI (there are 75 public schools, serving 33,949 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $4,504, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,314.
70% of private schools in Outagamie County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 4,953
  • Average Tuition: $4,504
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Outagamie County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 4,953
  • Average Tuition: $4,504
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Outagamie County, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Outagamie County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
126 N Pine Street
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-6761
Map of Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 830 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 22
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5300 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-4441
(1)
Map of Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
W2796 County Road Kk
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-2651
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
W7265 School Road
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-6606
Map of Mount Olive Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
930 E Florida Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-9194
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School-mcd Campus Photo
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1810 N. McDonald St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-7826
St. Francis Xavier Middle School Photo
Gr: 5-8 | 407 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
2626 North Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 735-9380
St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 257 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
220 Doty St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-0186
St. John Nepomucene School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
328 Grand Ave
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-9082
(1)
Map of St. Nicholas Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
W2035 County Road S
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 788-9371
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
225 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-9061
(11)
Map of St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
N2740 French Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-2009
Xavier High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 42
Catholic
1600 W. Prospect Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 733-6632
(1)
Appleton KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2407 South Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 738-6920
Ballard Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3036 North Ballard Rd.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 749-9878
Celebration Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3100 E Evergreen Dr
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 734-8218
(2)
Map of Creative Child
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
1901 N Richmond St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 734-0888
Map of Fox Valley Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
301 E 1st Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 659-9212
Kimberly KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
749 Truman St.
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 687-3111
Metro Drive KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
322 N. Metro Dr.
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 739-6963
Map of Riverview Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
136 W Seymour St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 733-3728
St. Edward School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
N2944 State Road 47
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 733-6276
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School- Marquette Photo
Gr: K-4 | 227 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
500 W. Marquette St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-4918
Map of St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Catholic
N2387 Municipal Dr
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 202-3456
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
800 Augustine Street
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-2029
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Outagamie County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Appleton Catholic Central Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students
Catholic
313 S State St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-3709
Map of Holy Name Of Jesus School
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students
Catholic
614 E Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7650
Map of St. Francis Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Catholic
431 County Road Ce
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-3469
Map of St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students
Catholic
928 S Main Street
Seymour, WI 54165
(920) 833-2122

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
27 Schools

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The number of private schools in Outagamie County fell from 28 in 2016 to 27 in 2025.
# Students
4,953 Students
147,266 Students

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The average number of students per private school in Outagamie County rose from 199 in 2016 to 226 in 2025, above Wisconsin's 166 and the national 179.
% Average Students of Color
12%
35%

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The average percentage of students of color in Outagamie County private schools rose from 11% in 2016 to 12% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
352 Teachers
11,497 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

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Outagamie County’s average student-teacher ratio in private schools was 14:1 in 2025, one student higher per teacher than Wisconsin’s 13:1 and three higher than the national 11:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
38%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average class size in Outagamie County rose from 17 students in 2021 to 18 in 2025, while Wisconsin stayed at 15 and the United States stayed at 15.
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,504
$5,314
Median tuition in Outagamie County rose from $3,470 in 2019 to $3,472 in 2025, while the Wisconsin median increased from $3,200 to $3,653.
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,850
$2,609
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
95%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66

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The average diversity score for private schools in Outagamie County rose from 0.34 in 2016 to 0.51 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
6 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
104 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

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Asian student percentage in Outagamie County was 2% in 2016 and 2025.
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%

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The share of Hispanic private school students in Outagamie County rose from 1% in 2016 to 6% in 2025.
# Black Students
56 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

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# White Students
3,206 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
65%
53%

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The share of private school students identifying as White in Outagamie County fell from 79% in 2016 to 65% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,274 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%

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The share of private school students identifying as other races in Outagamie County rose from 17% in 2016 to 26% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Outagamie County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Outagamie County, WI include Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran School, and St. John Nepomucene School.
How many private schools are located in Outagamie County?
25 private schools are located in Outagamie County.
How much do private schools cost in Outagamie County?
The average tuition cost is $4,504, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,314.
How diverse are private schools in Outagamie County?
Outagamie County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Outagamie County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Outagamie County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Outagamie County?
70% of private schools in Outagamie County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Outagamie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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