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Best Wisconsin Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 453 students in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Wisconsin include St. John's Northwestern Academy and North Cedar Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Cedar Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-0201
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
St. John's Northwestern Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Our students walking through campus.
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Baldwin Christian School
Baldwin Christian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
2095 90th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2656
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charis Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
6602 Dominion Dr
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 St. John's Northwestern Academy and North Cedar Academy.
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.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
75% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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