For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 412 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Wisconsin include North Cedar Academy and St. John's Northwestern Academies.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Wisconsin Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Cedar Academy![North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy! North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!]()

Special Program Emphasis
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-0201
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-0201
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
St. John's Northwestern Academies![St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2095 90th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2656
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2656
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6602 Dominion Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
Gr: K-11 | 124 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin include North Cedar Academy and St. John's Northwestern Academies.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Wisconsin?
4 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Wisconsin.
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