Best Sawyer County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 126 students in Sawyer County, WI (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,552 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Sawyer County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Sawyer County, WI is St. Francis Solanus School.
100% of private schools in Sawyer County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Sawyer County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Solanus School
(Catholic)
(1)
13885 W Mission Rd
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-3662
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Northern Lights Christian Academy
(Christian)
15733 W County Road B
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-3020
Gr: NS-12 | 70 students
Northwoods Mennonite School
(Christian)
14547 W County Road K
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-4379
Gr: 1-11 | 37 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
126 Students
147,789 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
24 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
18%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%
# Black Students
n/a
20,354 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
81 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
60%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 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
30 Students
28,698 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Sawyer County, WI is St. Francis Solanus School.
How many private schools are located in Sawyer County?
3 private schools are located in Sawyer County.
What percentage of students in Sawyer County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sawyer County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sawyer County?
100% of private schools in Sawyer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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