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Portage County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,615 students in Portage County, WI (there are 29 public schools, serving 8,988 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).

The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is same as the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.

100% of private schools in Portage County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 1,615
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students of Color: 6%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 1,615
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students of Color: 6%
View Portage County, WI School Trends

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Portage County Private Schools (Closed)

Branch SDA School

Gr: 8 | 2 students

Seventh Day Adventist

1510 Sherman Ave

Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 344-4337

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

143 Teachers

11,498 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	13:1	11:1
2024	11:1	13:1	11:1
2023	12:1	13:1	11:1
2022	13:1	13:1	11:1
2021	13:1	13:1	11:1
2020	13:1	13:1	12:1
2019	13:1	13:1	12:1
2018	13:1	13:1	12:1
2017	14:1	13:1	12:1
2016	13:1	13:1	12:1
2015	13:1	14:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

38%

Average Class Size

15 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

15 courses

11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,570

$5,755

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

$2,595

Average Acceptance Rate

92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28

0.66

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2025	0.29	0.66	0.65
2024	0.29	0.66	0.65
2023	0.42	0.65	0.65
2022	0.37	0.63	0.64
2021	0.37	0.63	0.64
2020	0.35	0.63	0.64
2019	0.43	0.61	0.63
2018	0.43	0.60	0.63
2017	0.37	0.56	0.61
2016	0.30	0.57	0.61
2015	0.29	0.57	0.61

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# American Indian Students

2 Students

897 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

8 Students

3,565 Students

% Asian Students

<1%

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2023	1%	3%	5%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	1%	4%	4%
2020	1%	3%	4%
2019	1%	2%	4%
2018	1%	2%	4%
2017	1%	2%	4%
2016	1%	2%	4%
2015	1%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

25 Students

17,428 Students

% Hispanic Students

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2025	2%	12%	9%
2024	2%	12%	9%
2023	8%	9%	9%
2022	2%	8%	8%
2021	2%	8%	9%
2020	2%	8%	9%
2019	1%	8%	8%
2018	1%	8%	8%
2017	1%	6%	8%
2016	1%	6%	8%
2015	1%	6%	8%

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# Black Students

45 Students

20,225 Students

% Black Students

13%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2025	3%	13%	7%
2024	3%	14%	7%
2019	1%	12%	7%
2018	1%	12%	7%
2017	1%	11%	7%
2016	1%	11%	7%
2015	1%	12%	8%

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# White Students

1,391 Students

79,460 Students

% White Students

84%

53%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2025	83%	53%	52%
2024	83%	53%	52%
2023	74%	53%	52%
2022	77%	56%	54%
2021	77%	56%	54%
2020	79%	57%	54%
2019	71%	59%	56%
2018	71%	59%	56%
2017	77%	63%	58%
2016	83%	63%	58%
2015	84%	63%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

294 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

186 Students

29,380 Students

% of Others Students

11%

19%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Portage County Average	Wisconsin (WI) Average	National Average
2025	12%	19%	26%
2024	12%	18%	26%
2023	16%	20%	25%
2022	20%	20%	25%
2021	20%	19%	25%
2020	18%	18%	24%
2019	26%	18%	24%
2018	26%	18%	23%
2017	20%	17%	22%
2016	14%	17%	22%
2015	13%	16%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

3 extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portage County, WI?

The private schools in Portage County, WI include Pacelli Catholic Middle School, St. Bronislava Elementary School, and Sacred Heart Elementary School.

How many private schools are located in Portage County?

11 private schools are located in Portage County.

How diverse are private schools in Portage County?

Portage County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.

What percentage of students in Portage County go to private school?

15% of all K-12 students in Portage County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portage County?

100% of private schools in Portage County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?

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