Best Waterford Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 45 students in Waterford, WI.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Waterford, WI is St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private elementary schools in Waterford, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Waterford Private Elementary 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
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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
45 Students
125,987 Students
% Average Students of Color
77%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
37%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
787 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,723 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
14,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
9 Students
17,295 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
55 Students
68,645 Students
% White Students
85%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
260 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
25,273 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Waterford, WI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Waterford, WI is St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool.
How many private elementary schools are located in Waterford?
2 private elementary schools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waterford?
50% of private elementary schools in Waterford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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