St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo - Classroom

Best Waterford Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 45 students in Waterford, WI.
The top-ranked private preschools in Waterford, WI include St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool and St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private preschools in Waterford, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Waterford Private Preschools (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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
45 Students
109,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
8,143 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
37%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
735 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,271 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
13,201 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
14,598 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
106 Students
56,217 Students
% White Students
95%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
25,140 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%
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 preschools in Waterford, WI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Waterford, WI include St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool and St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Waterford?
2 private preschools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Waterford?
100% of private preschools in Waterford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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