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Best Pierce County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 506 students in Pierce County, WI (there are 26 public schools, serving 7,519 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private schools in Pierce County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pierce County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
208 Church Road
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
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Map of Heartland Montessori School
Heartland Montessori School
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
N8226 945th Street
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 426-0350
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Map of St. Bridget Parish School
St. Bridget Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
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Map of St. Francis School
St. Francis School
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
244 W. Woodworth
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 273-4391
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Map of St. Joseph Parish School
St. Joseph Parish School
Gr: K-6 | 183 students
Catholic
281 Dakota St S
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5912
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Pierce County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Peniel Christian School
Peniel Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 9 students
Christian
2995 County Road N
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 772-3171
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPierce County Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20225
20215
20205
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
506 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025127166179
202494161172
202381153174
202292164185
202192162180
202092152171
201978149175
201878147172
201780154180
201680152178
201581147167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20255%35%34%
20245%35%34%
20237%34%33%
20227%31%33%
20217%31%32%
20207%31%32%
20195%31%31%
20185%30%31%
201714%30%32%
201614%30%32%
201513%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
38%

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

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202533%39%55%
202433%39%54%
202333%38%54%
202233%38%54%
202133%37%54%
202033%37%54%
201933%36%53%
201833%36%53%
201733%36%53%
201633%35%52%
201533%35%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025151615
2024151515
2023151615
2022151615
2021151515
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,183
$7,521

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$10,183$7,693$15,012
2024$2,775$5,174$13,254
2023$2,775$5,036$12,626
2022$2,775$4,501$12,187
2021$2,775$4,507$11,800
2020$2,775$4,494$11,512
2019$2,775$4,526$11,293
2018$2,775$4,293$11,017
2017$2,775$4,337$10,708
2016$2,800$4,253$10,356
2015$2,800$4,242$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20257%35%34%
20247%35%34%
20237%33%34%
20227%33%33%
20217%33%33%
20207%32%32%
20197%31%31%
20187%31%30%
20177%31%30%
20163%29%29%
20153%26%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,595

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$750$2,646$7,073
2024$750$2,612$6,930
2023$750$3,609$6,469
2022$750$2,251$6,289
2021$750$2,175$6,055
2020$750$2,115$5,921
2019$750$2,146$5,795
2018$750$1,889$5,456
2017$750$1,959$5,319
2016$300$1,895$5,105
2015$300$1,812$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
25%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$70.94 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.450.660.65
20240.450.660.65
20230.460.650.65
20220.460.630.64
20210.460.630.64
20200.460.630.64
20190.440.610.63
20180.440.600.63
20170.350.560.61
20160.350.570.61
20150.370.570.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%12%9%
20241%12%9%
20232%9%9%
20223%8%8%
20213%8%9%
20203%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
20,225 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
352 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
68%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202568%53%52%
202468%53%52%
202368%53%52%
202267%56%54%
202167%56%54%
202067%57%54%
201970%59%56%
201870%59%56%
201778%63%58%
201678%63%58%
201577%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
161 Students
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
31%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202531%19%26%
202431%18%26%
202329%20%25%
202230%20%25%
202130%19%25%
202030%18%24%
201927%18%24%
201827%18%23%
201719%17%22%
201619%17%22%
201520%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Pierce County, WI is St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Pierce County?
5 private schools are located in Pierce County.
How diverse are private schools in Pierce County?
Pierce County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pierce County?
80% of private schools in Pierce County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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