Best Waukesha Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,747 students in Waukesha, WI (there are 30 public schools, serving 12,384 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Waukesha, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Catholic - St. Mary Campus and Catholic Memorial High School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
67% of private schools in Waukesha, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Waukesha Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Memorial High School
(Catholic)
601 E College Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-7101
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Waukesha Catholic - St. Mary Campus
(Catholic)
520 East Newhall Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 886-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1205 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-6558
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Christ The Life Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3031 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 547-7315
Grades: PK-7
| 62 students
Montessori School Of Waukesha
Montessori School
2600 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Grades: K-8
| 172 students
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1941 Madison St
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 547-6740
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
1060 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Waukesha Catholic
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
444 N Moreland Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 896-2929
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Waukesha Christian Academy
(Baptist)
W271s2470 Merrill Hills Rd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 542-7766
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Waukesha North KinderCare
Waukesha North KinderCare Photo - Waukesha North KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2707 North Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 896-0122
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Waukesha Pine St. KinderCare
Waukesha Pine St. KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1705 Pine St.
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 549-3283
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Waukesha Sunset Dr. KinderCare
Waukesha Sunset Dr. KinderCare Photo - Sunset Drive KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
125 East Sunset Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 542-6994
Grades: NS-PK
| students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waukesha, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Catholic - St. Mary Campus and Catholic Memorial High School.
How many private schools are located in Waukesha, WI?
12 private schools are located in Waukesha, WI.
How diverse are private schools in Waukesha, WI?
Waukesha, WI private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Waukesha, WI go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Waukesha, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waukesha, WI?
67% of private schools in Waukesha, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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