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Best Racine Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 4,876 students in Racine, WI (there are 27 public schools, serving 15,494 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Racine, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Racine, WI include Evergreen Academy, The Prairie School, and Hope Christian School - Via.
The average tuition cost is $12,128, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,540.
68% of private schools in Racine, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Racine Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Prairie School
The Prairie School Photo - Learning and growing. It's at the heart of everything we do. This is where your child will learn to create, collaborate, and communicate. Where they will become equipped with the tools to think, reason, write, and question. This is where your child will take ownership of their dreams while chasing down their passions. This is Prairie.
(3)
4050 Lighthouse Drive
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 752-2500
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evergreen Academy
3554 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 456-1079
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
3502 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 800-9021
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace Academy
(Catholic)
1435 Grove Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 833-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Racine Christian School
(Calvinist)
912 Virginia St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 634-0961
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Racine Lutheran High School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
251 Luedtke Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 637-6538
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Renaissance School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
1510 Villa Street
Racine, WI 53403
(414) 354-5126
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Catherines High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1200 Park Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 632-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
510 Kewaunee St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 633-2758
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
St. Joseph School
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(Catholic)
1525 Erie St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 633-2403
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Rita Catholic School
(Catholic)
4433 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-3333
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sonnenberg Schools
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Special Education School
2015 Franklin Street
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 671-5018
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2035 Geneva St 65
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 632-1766
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
John Paul Ii Academy
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(Catholic)
2023 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 637-2012
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Racine KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
700 Three Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-8889
Gr: NS-PK
Racine Montessori School
Racine Montessori School Photo - We have been serving the Racine community for 62 years and are the only private Montessori school in the area that offers grades K-8.
Montessori School
(1)
2317 Howe St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 637-7892
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Lucy School
(Catholic)
3035 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 554-1801
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Tuition listed
Small World Montessori
Montessori School
1008 High Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 632-6797
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Wisconsin Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
734 Villa Street
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 456-2770
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Racine, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marigold Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Catholic)
REMOTE
Racine, WI 53403
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 2 students
1923 Green Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 637-9349
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students

Overview

This Town (Racine)
This State (WI)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,876 Students
147,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
368 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
39%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,128
$7,540
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,651
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
924 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
12%
# Black Students
671 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
2,471 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
52%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
295 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
641 Students
28,707 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Racine, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Racine, WI include Evergreen Academy, The Prairie School, and Hope Christian School - Via.
How many private schools are located in Racine?
19 private schools are located in Racine.
How much do private schools cost in Racine?
The average tuition cost is $12,128, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,540.
How diverse are private schools in Racine?
Racine private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Racine go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Racine are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Racine?
68% of private schools in Racine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Racine are often viewed compared to one another?

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