Youth Initiative High School Photo - At Youth Initiative, we understand adolescents. We provide challenge and support, responsibility and freedom, structure and independence. From our small classroom size to our unique Care Group system of support, we are able to pay close attention to each student, to meet them where they are, and to help them grow and flourish in the ways they need most.

Best Vernon County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 350 students in Vernon County, WI (there are 23 public schools, serving 3,812 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Vernon County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private school in Vernon County, WI is Youth Initiative High School.
71% of private schools in Vernon County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

Top Ranked Vernon County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Youth Initiative High School
Youth Initiative High School Photo - At Youth Initiative, we understand adolescents. We provide challenge and support, responsibility and freedom, structure and independence. From our small classroom size to our unique Care Group system of support, we are able to pay close attention to each student, to meet them where they are, and to help them grow and flourish in the ways they need most.
Alternative School
500 E Jefferson St 302
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Coon Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
Nessett Rd
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 799-2126
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
S3655 Duncan Ln
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 634-4102
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
431 E Court St
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7828
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
St. Charles Elementery School
St. Charles Elementery School Photo
(Catholic)
707 Eagle St
Genoa, WI 54632
(608) 689-2642
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
St. Matthews Lutheran School
St. Matthews Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
303 N. Main St.
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vernon County, Wisconsin

Vernon County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
English Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
741 N East Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7218
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
S2185 County Road D
Westby, WI 54667
Grades: 1-8
| 23 students
Sunbeam Special School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School (Amish)
S629 Dell Rd
Cashton, WI 54619
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Vernon County, WI is Youth Initiative High School.
How many private schools are located in Vernon County?
6 private schools are located in Vernon County.
How diverse are private schools in Vernon County?
Vernon County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Vernon County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Vernon County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vernon County?
71% of private schools in Vernon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

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