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Shawano Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 460 students in Shawano, WI, 18% of all K-12 students in Shawano, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Shawano, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 460
  • Average Tuition: $3,750
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Shawano, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 460
  • Average Tuition: $3,750
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Shawano, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Shawano Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
124 E Center Street
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-5328
(2)
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Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
324 S Andrews St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-4213
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Wolf River Lutheran High School Photo
Wolf River Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
W7467 River Bend Rd
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 745-2400
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Shawano, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Divine Savior Lutheran School
Divine Savior Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 34 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
102 Northridge Dr
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-3709
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Shawano, WI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
460
Students
$3,750
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shawano)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
460 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
23%
35%
0.62
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
35 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
20,225 Students
% Black Students
<1%
13%
# White Students
216 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
47%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
184 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
40%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,125
$2,595
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shawano, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Shawano, WI include St. James Lutheran School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Wolf River Lutheran High School.
How many private schools are located in Shawano?
3 private schools are located in Shawano.
What percentage of students in Shawano go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Shawano are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shawano?
100% of private schools in Shawano are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Shawano are often viewed compared to one another?

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