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Best 53402 Wisconsin Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,916 students in 53402, WI (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,190 public students). 47% of all K-12 students in 53402, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in 53402, WI include St. Rita Catholic School, St. Joseph School, and The Prairie School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
63% of private schools in 53402, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked 53402 Wisconsin Private Schools (2025-26)

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.
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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
3502 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 800-9021
Gr: K-8 | 301 students 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
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
Racine KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
700 Three Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-8889
Gr: NS-PK
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 53402 Wisconsin

53402, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1923 Green Street
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 637-9349
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 53402, WI?
The top ranked private schools in 53402, WI include St. Rita Catholic School, St. Joseph School, and The Prairie School.
How many private schools are located in 53402?
8 private schools are located in 53402.
How diverse are private schools in 53402?
53402 private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in 53402 go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in 53402 are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 53402?
63% of private schools in 53402 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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