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Best Rusk County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRusk County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
118 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202541166179
202441161172
202344153174
202242164185
202142162180
202050152171
201955149175
201843147172
201759154180
201659152178
201548147167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202527%35%34%
202427%35%34%
202326%34%33%
2022100%31%33%
2021100%31%32%
202042%31%32%
201925%31%31%
201815%30%31%
20178%30%32%
20168%30%32%
20158%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20258:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20236:113:111:1
20226:113:111:1
20216:113:111:1
20206:113:112:1
20197:113:112:1
20187:113:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$7,521

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$10,000$7,693$15,012
2024$10,000$5,174$13,254
2023$10,000$5,036$12,626
2022$18,000$4,501$12,187
2021$18,000$4,507$11,800
2020$18,000$4,494$11,512
2019$18,000$4,526$11,293
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.390.660.65
20240.390.660.65
20230.380.650.65
20220.540.630.64
20210.540.630.64
20200.570.630.64
20190.550.610.63
20180.410.600.63
20170.140.560.61
20160.140.570.61
20150.130.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20253%1%1%
20243%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202512%2%5%
202412%2%5%
202312%3%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%4%4%
20205%3%4%
20194%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20233%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20253%13%7%
20243%14%7%
20234%15%8%
20223%13%7%
20213%13%7%
20202%14%8%
20193%12%7%
20184%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%12%8%
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# White Students
114 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
91%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202577%53%52%
202477%53%52%
202378%53%52%
202262%56%54%
202162%56%54%
202056%57%54%
201960%59%56%
201876%59%56%
201793%63%58%
201693%63%58%
201593%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
5 Students
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
4%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRusk County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20253%19%26%
20243%18%26%
20233%20%25%
202228%20%25%
202128%19%25%
202035%18%24%
201931%18%24%
201813%18%23%
20173%17%22%
20163%17%22%
20153%16%21%
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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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