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Portage Private Schools (2026-27)

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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
255
Students
-12.1% (-35 students) 10-yr
$3,200
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portage)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
255 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025128166179
2024128161172
2023132153174
2022135164185
2021118162180
2020118152171
2019117149175
2018117147172
2017145154180
2016145152178
2015145147167
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% Students of Color
4%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20254%35%34%
20244%35%34%
20233%34%33%
20221%31%33%
20212%31%32%
20202%31%32%
20196%31%31%
20186%30%31%
20175%30%32%
20165%30%32%
20155%30%32%
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0.28
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.280.660.65
20240.280.660.65
20230.380.650.65
20220.340.630.64
20210.170.630.64
20200.170.630.64
20190.350.610.63
20180.350.600.63
20170.300.560.61
20160.300.570.61
20150.300.570.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%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%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%12%8%
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# White Students
214 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
84%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202584%53%52%
202484%53%52%
202376%53%52%
202279%56%54%
202191%56%54%
202091%57%54%
201979%59%56%
201879%59%56%
201783%63%58%
201683%63%58%
201583%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
32 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512%19%26%
202412%18%26%
202322%20%25%
202219%20%25%
20217%19%25%
20207%18%24%
201916%18%24%
201816%18%23%
201713%17%22%
201613%17%22%
201513%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2022-2025)

YearPortage, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025161615
2024161515
2023161615
2022161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,200
$7,434
Admissions & Athletics

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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