Best Rusk County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 118 students in Rusk County, WI.
100% of private elementary schools in Rusk County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
105 Washington Ave
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
Gr: 1-9 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Rusk County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
118 Students
124,875 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
9,725 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$6,544

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
784 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
14,436 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
16,235 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
114 Students
68,641 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
25,273 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.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rusk County?
100% of private elementary schools in Rusk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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