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Rusk County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 118 students in Rusk County, WI (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,605 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Rusk County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Rusk County (2026-27)

Map of New Hope Christian Academy
New Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students
Pentecostal
N6067 State Highway 27
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-6306
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Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
105 Washington Ave
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-3232
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: 1-9 | 34 students
Mennonite
N2173 Market Rd
Sheldon, WI 54766
(715) 532-5700
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Rusk County Private Schools (Closed)

North Cedar Academy Photo
North Cedar Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1728
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
118 Students
147,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$5,755

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
114 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
91%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
4%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rusk County, WI?
3 private schools are located in Rusk County, WI.
What percentage of students in Rusk County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Rusk County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rusk County?
100% of private schools in Rusk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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