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 (2026)

For the 2026 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 Other).

Top-Ranked Vernon County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Coon Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
Nessett Rd
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 799-2126
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
S3655 Duncan Ln
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 634-4102
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
431 E Court St
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7828
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Elementery School
St. Charles Elementery School Photo
(Catholic)
707 Eagle St
Genoa, WI 54632
(608) 689-2642
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Matthews Lutheran School
St. Matthews Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
303 N. Main St.
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vernon County, Wisconsin

Vernon County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Vernon County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
350 Students
147,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
39%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,981
$7,540

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
20,354 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
298 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
84%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
295 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
28,707 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 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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