Walworth County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,126 students in Walworth County, WI (there are 44 public schools, serving 14,598 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
79% of private schools in Walworth County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,126
  • Average Tuition: $4,219
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Walworth County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,126
  • Average Tuition: $4,219
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Walworth County, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Walworth County Private Schools (2026-27)

Faith Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
W5525 State Hwy 67
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-9404
Map of Agape School
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Special Education School (Christian)
215 S Main St
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 275-6466
Map of Bloom360 Learning Community
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students
Special Education School
N8921 Stone School Rd
East Troy, WI 53120
(414) 935-6362
Map of Delavan Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Christian
848 Oak St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-5667
Map of First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Other Lutheran
415 Devendorf St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1091
(1)
Map of First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1101 Logan St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3374
(2)
Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1936 Emery St
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-3310
Map of Lake Geneva Montessori School
Gr: K-1 | 40 students
Montessori School
912 Geneva St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4904
Mount Zion Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
2330 Highway 120
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-5255
(1)
Map of Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
416 W Geneva St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-6589
Map of St. Andrew Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
115 S 7th St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-6211
(1)
St. Francis De Sales Parish School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
130 W Main Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-2778
(2)
Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2665 North St
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-3202
(1)
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Walworth County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Christian
1553 Church St.
Lyons, WI 53148
(262) 763-9559
Map of St. Patrick Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Catholic
534 Sunset Dr
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4258
St. Peter Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
3001 Elm Street
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-5533
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 2 in Walworth County, falling from 16 in 2016 to 14 in 2025.
# Students
1,126 Students
147,262 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size rose 5 students in Walworth County, from 76 in 2024 to 81 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
21%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 11 points in Walworth County private schools, rising from 9% in 2016 to 20% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
100 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 1 in Walworth County private schools, from 12:1 in 2016 to 11:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
38%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Class size up 1 student in Walworth County, from 12 in 2017 to 13 in 2025, while Wisconsin stayed at 15.
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,219
$5,755
Tuition up 921 dollars in Walworth County, rising from $3,019 in 2019 to $3,940 in 2024.
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$767
$2,609
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 17 points in Walworth County private schools, rising from 0.38 in 2016 to 0.55 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian share still low in Walworth County private schools, rising from 1% in 2016 to 2% in 2025 while the U.S. held at 5%.
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic students up 5 points in Walworth County private schools, rising from 4% in 2016 to 9% in 2025.
# Black Students
29 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black students jumped to 10% in Walworth County private schools in 2023, then fell back to 2% in 2025.
# White Students
730 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
63%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 15 points in Walworth County private schools, from 77% in 2016 to 62% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
285 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
24%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share rose 8 points in Walworth County private schools, from 17% in 2016 to 25% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Walworth County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Walworth County, WI is Faith Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Walworth County?
13 private schools are located in Walworth County.
How diverse are private schools in Walworth County?
Walworth County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Walworth County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Walworth County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walworth County?
79% of private schools in Walworth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Walworth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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