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Wisconsin Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 781 religiously affiliated private schools serving 133,177 students in Wisconsin (82% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $5,098, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,755.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (39% of schools), Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (20% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (12% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 781
  • # Students Served: 133,177

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 781
  • # Students Served: 133,177

Top Ranked Wisconsin Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
41
1,131
-
Assembly of God
3
808
24%
Baptist
19
1,112
19%
Calvinist
4
870
8%
Catholic
304
66,702
31%
Christian
74
14,024
63%
Church of God in Christ
2
652
98%
Episcopal
1
221
25%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2
229
1%
Islamic
4
1,251
62%
Jewish
6
529
7%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
92
16,480
29%
Mennonite
21
621
44%
Other
17
2,935
38%
Other Lutheran
11
496
8%
Pentecostal
7
729
90%
Seventh Day Adventist
14
464
71%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
159
23,923
25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Wisconsin include Abundant Life Christian School, Edgewood Campus School, and St. Lawrence Seminary High School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Wisconsin?
781 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Wisconsin?
The average tuition cost is $5,098, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $5,755.

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