For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 228 students in Sturgeon Bay, WI (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,619 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Sturgeon Bay, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Private Schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Bosco Catholic School
(Catholic)
15 N Elgin Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 655-1027
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 655-1027
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
108 W Maple St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-4432
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-4432
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
130 North 5th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-9219
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-9219
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sts Peter & Paul School (Closed 2008)
(Catholic)
4761 Dunn Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6335
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6335
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Overview
This Town (Sturgeon Bay)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
228 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,400
$7,515
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
176 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
77%
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
38 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
2 private schools are located in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
What percentage of students in Sturgeon Bay go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Sturgeon Bay are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sturgeon Bay?
100% of private schools in Sturgeon Bay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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