Sauk County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,119 students in Sauk County, WI (there are 26 public schools, serving 9,275 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
92% of private schools in Sauk County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sauk County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Aloysius Grade School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students
Catholic
608 Oak St
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-6868
Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
515 5th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
(1)
Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
345 N Pine St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Map of Carr Valley Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
S3097 County Road G
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-8200
Map of Community Christian School Of Baraboo
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
E12654 County Rd T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
(1)
Map of Pleasant View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
33832 State Road 154
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Map of Rustic Ridge Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
E 3790 W Hillpoint Rd
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
545 N Oak St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
(1)
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
209 N. Washington St.
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2021
Map of St. Joseph Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Catholic
310 2nd St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-3083
Map of St. Luke Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
1290 Nachreiner Ave
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2963
Map of Tuckertown Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Amish
33832 State Road 154
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Map of Walnut Grove Amish School
Gr: 2-8 | 18 students
Amish
E 3790 W Hillpoint Rd
Hillpoint, WI 53937
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Sauk County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Atten. School Treasurer
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
S2441 Quaker Valley Road
La Valle, WI 53941
Map of Faith Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1400 8th Street
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-6765
Map of Reedsburg Christian School
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Christian
809 Explorers Trail
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-1264

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 2 in Sauk County, falling from 16 in 2024 to 14 in 2025.
# Students
1,119 Students
147,262 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students down 29 in Sauk County, from 110 in 2016 to 81 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
4%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

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

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,169
$5,755
Tuition up 29% in Sauk County, rising from $1,681 in 2017 to $2,169 in 2024.
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,609
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 6 points in Sauk County private schools, rising from 0.28 in 2019 to 0.34 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
18 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
7 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
887 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
79%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 5 points in Sauk County private schools, from 84% in 2019 to 79% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
204 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share rose 5 points in Sauk County private schools, from 12% in 2019 to 17% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sauk County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Sauk County, WI include St. John's Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and St. Aloysius Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Sauk County?
13 private schools are located in Sauk County.
How diverse are private schools in Sauk County?
Sauk County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Sauk County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Sauk County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sauk County?
92% of private schools in Sauk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
Which private schools in Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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