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Best Vernon County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
71% of private schools in Vernon County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Vernon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Youth Initiative High School Photo
Youth Initiative High School
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
Alternative School
500 E Jefferson St 302
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
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Map of Coon Valley Christian School
Coon Valley Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Mennonite
Nessett Rd
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 799-2126
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 4
S3655 Duncan Ln
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 634-4102
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Map of Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Specialized Curriculum
431 E Court St
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7828
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St. Charles Elementery School Photo
St. Charles Elementery School
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
707 Eagle St
Genoa, WI 54632
(608) 689-2642
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St. Matthews Lutheran School Photo
St. Matthews Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
303 N. Main St.
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2700
(2)
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Vernon County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of English Lutheran School
English Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
741 N East Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7218
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Map of Sugar Grove School
Sugar Grove School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
S2185 County Road D
Westby, WI 54667
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Map of Sunbeam Special School
Sunbeam Special School
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students
Special Education School (Amish)
S629 Dell Rd
Cashton, WI 54619
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearVernon County Total Schools
20257
20248
20238
20226
20217
20209
20199
20189
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
350 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202550166179
202447161172
202348153174
202253164185
202153162180
202049152171
201947149175
201847147172
201771154180
201668152178
201562147167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202512%35%34%
202412%35%34%
20235%34%33%
202212%31%33%
202112%31%32%
202011%31%32%
20199%31%31%
20189%30%31%
20176%30%32%
20166%30%32%
20156%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20257:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20227:113:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
20197:113:112:1
20187:113:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20168:113:112:1
20158:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202575%39%55%
202475%39%54%
202375%38%54%
202275%38%54%
202175%37%54%
202075%37%54%
201975%36%53%
201875%36%53%
201775%36%53%
201675%35%52%
201575%35%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025101615
2024101515
2023101615
2022101615
2021101515
2020101615
2019101615
2018101615
2017101615
201641615
201541615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,106
$7,434

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$3,981$7,693$15,012
2024$3,981$5,174$13,254
2023$3,400$5,036$12,626
2022$5,363$4,501$12,187
2021$5,363$4,507$11,800
2020$5,363$4,494$11,512
2019$5,363$4,526$11,293
2018$5,363$4,293$11,017
2017$5,363$4,337$10,708
2016$5,363$4,253$10,356
2015$5,363$4,242$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
65%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.280.660.65
20240.270.660.65
20230.230.650.65
20220.270.630.64
20210.260.630.64
20200.300.630.64
20190.350.610.63
20180.350.600.63
20170.310.560.61
20160.270.570.61
20150.250.570.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
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# Asian Students
3 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%12%9%
20241%12%9%
20223%8%8%
20213%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
20,225 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20231%15%8%
20221%13%7%
20211%13%7%
20201%14%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%12%8%
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# White Students
298 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
84%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202584%53%52%
202485%53%52%
202388%53%52%
202285%56%54%
202186%56%54%
202083%57%54%
201979%59%56%
201879%59%56%
201782%63%58%
201685%63%58%
201586%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
42 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVernon County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202512%19%26%
202411%18%26%
20238%20%25%
20227%20%25%
20216%19%25%
202011%18%24%
201915%18%24%
201815%18%23%
201711%17%22%
20167%17%22%
20157%16%21%
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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 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 Other).

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