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Shawano County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 800 students in Shawano County, WI (there are 18 public schools, serving 5,007 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 800
  • Average Tuition: $3,452
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 52%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Shawano County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 800
  • Average Tuition: $3,452
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 52%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Shawano County, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Shawano County 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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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
240 E Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-8532
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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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Map of Deer View Amish School
Deer View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Amish
W4285 Porter Rd
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-6270
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Map of Deer View School
Deer View School
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
N3890 Valley Rd
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-6270
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Map of Oak View Amish School
Oak View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
5467 N Oakcrest Dr
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 745-2599
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Map of Oakview Amish School
Oakview Amish School
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Amish
N4995 Oakcrest Dr
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 745-2599
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Shawano County 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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Map of Visions Junior Senior High School
Visions Junior Senior High School
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
All-boys | Special Education School
W18105 Hemlock Rd
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2116
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
800 Students
147,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
38%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,452
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,750
$2,595
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
39 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
527 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
65%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
211 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Shawano County, WI include Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and St. James Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Shawano County?
8 private schools are located in Shawano County.
How diverse are private schools in Shawano County?
Shawano County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Shawano County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Shawano County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shawano County?
100% of private schools in Shawano County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Shawano County are often viewed compared to one another?

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