St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo - Classroom

Best Waterford Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 65 students in Waterford, WI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,844 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Waterford, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Waterford, WI include St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool and St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Waterford, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Waterford Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
145 South 6th St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-6066
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo - Classroom
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
302 S 2nd St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-2255
Gr: PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillside School At Lakeview
Special Education School
1701 Sharp Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-7297
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students

Overview

This Town (Waterford)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
65 Students
147,214 Students
% Average Students of Color
56%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,447 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
39%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
117 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
88%
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
n/a
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Waterford, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Waterford, WI include St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool and St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Waterford?
3 private schools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of students in Waterford go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waterford?
67% of private schools in Waterford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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