Private Elementary Schools in Rusk County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
N6067 State Highway 27
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-6306
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-6306
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
105 Washington Ave
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-3232
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-3232
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Shiloh Christian School
(Mennonite)
N2173 Market Rd
Sheldon, WI 54766
(715) 532-5700
Sheldon, WI 54766
(715) 532-5700
Gr: 1-9 | 34 students
Rusk County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Cedar Academy (Closed 2026)
Special Program Emphasis
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1728
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1728
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Rusk County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
118 Students
125,992 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
9,788 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$6,549
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
784 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
14,437 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
16,843 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
114 Students
68,572 Students
% White Students
91%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
260 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
25,778 Students
% of Others Students
4%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Rusk County, WI?
3 private elementary schools are located in Rusk County, WI.
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