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Waterford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 65 students in Waterford, WI, 2% of all K-12 students in Waterford, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in Waterford, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waterford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
145 South 6th St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-6066
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St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool
Gr: PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
302 S 2nd St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-2255
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Map of Hillside School At Lakeview
Hillside School At Lakeview
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
1701 Sharp Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-7297
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Waterford, WI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
65
Students
14
Avg. Class Size
56%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterford)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
65 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
56%
35%
0.22
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
117 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
88%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
0%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
38%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
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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