For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 44 students in Rusk County, WI.
100% of private high schools in Rusk County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Pentecostal).
Private High 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
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)
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
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
44 Students
51,931 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,457 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
205 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,076 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
8,855 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
16%
# Black Students
n/a
7,892 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
39 Students
28,503 Students
% White Students
89%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
64 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
6,842 Students
% of Others Students
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Rusk County, WI?
2 private high schools are located in Rusk County, WI.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rusk County?
100% of private high schools in Rusk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Pentecostal).
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