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Portage Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 255 students in Portage, WI, 12% of all K-12 students in Portage, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Portage, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Portage Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 85 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
430 W Emmett St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9000
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Portage, WI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
255
Students
$3,200
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portage)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
255 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
4%
35%
0.28
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
0%
13%
# White Students
214 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
84%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,200
$5,755

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portage, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Portage, WI is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Portage?
2 private schools are located in Portage.
What percentage of students in Portage go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Portage are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portage?
100% of private schools in Portage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Portage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Portage include: St. Mary School vs. St. Johns Lutheran School, St. Johns Lutheran School vs. St. Mary School

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