For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 113 students in Washburn County, WI (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,194 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Washburn County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Washburn County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Washburn County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
300 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2774
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2774
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Washburn County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
113 Students
147,529 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,600
$7,535
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,578 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
20,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
104 Students
79,800 Students
% White Students
92%
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
1 Student
29,155 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Washburn County, WI?
1 private schools are located in Washburn County, WI.
What percentage of students in Washburn County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Washburn County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washburn County?
100% of private schools in Washburn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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