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Washburn County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Washburn County (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis De Sales School
St. Francis De Sales School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
300 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2774
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
113 Students
147,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
11,498 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
$5,755

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
104 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
92%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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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