Best Waukesha County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private high schools serving 3,603 students in Waukesha County, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
64% of private high schools in Waukesha County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 3,603
  • Average Tuition: $18,204
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Waukesha County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 3,603
  • Average Tuition: $18,204
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Waukesha County, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Waukesha County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Brookfield Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 888 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
3462 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 783-3200
(2)
Map of Catholic Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
601 E College Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-7101
Heritage Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
3500 S Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 432-0333
Lake Country Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
401 Campus Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-8600
Natures Classroom Institute & Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Montessori School
W336s8455 County Rd E
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-2815
(4)
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(1)
Trinity Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
W225N3131 Duplainville Rd
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-2933
University Lake School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
4024 Nagawicka Road
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 263-8011
(3)
Map of Falls Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
Baptist
N69w12703 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-7051
(1)
Map of Genesee Lake School
Gr: 4-12 | 205 students
Special Education School
36100 Genesee Lake Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-5510
Map of Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Baptist
1610 Honeywell Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-1731
Map of Richardson School
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Special Education School
175 S Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 468-0700
Map of Waukesha Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Baptist
W271s2470 Merrill Hills Rd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 542-7766
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Waukesha County Private High Schools (Closed)

Calvary Baptist School Photo
Gr: PK
Baptist
N84W19049 Menomonee Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-0328
Elm Grove Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
945 Terrace Drive
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 797-2970
Map of Lakewood School
Gr: 3-12 | 80 students
All-boys | Special Education School
Waterville Rd
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-2131
Mary Linsmeier Schools Photo
Gr: NS-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1341 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-9133
Map of Queen Of Apostles Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Catholic
449 W Wisconsin Avenue
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-2120
(2)
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
N74w13646 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-4390
Map of St. James Catholic School
Gr: NS-9 | 79 students
Catholic
830 County Road Nn E
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-7615
Map of St. Luke Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
1305 Davidson Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 782-0032

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
14 Schools
# Students
3,603 Students
52,175 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
399 Teachers
4,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1238
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,204
$9,979
Average Summer Program Cost
$950
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$3,083
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$13.75 million
$26.94 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.67
# American Indian Students
3 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
2,064 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
8,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
122 Students
7,875 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,273 Students
28,175 Students
% White Students
67%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
63 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
689 Students
7,432 Students
% of Others Students
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top ranked private high schools in Waukesha County, WI include University Lake School, Lake Country Lutheran High School, and Brookfield Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Waukesha County?
13 private high schools are located in Waukesha County.
How diverse are private high schools in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Waukesha County?
64% of private high schools in Waukesha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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