Best Waupaca County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,062 students in Waupaca County, WI (there are 27 public schools, serving 7,564 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
92% of private schools in Waupaca County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,062
  • Average Tuition: $2,975
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Waupaca County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,062
  • Average Tuition: $2,975
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Waupaca County, WI School Trends

Top Ranked Waupaca County Private Schools (2026)

Christ Ev Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
N6412 State Road 49
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-3263
Most Precious Blood Parish Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
120 E Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-2134
Map of St. Martin Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
100 S Clinton Avenue
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-6538
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
750 Depot St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-2815
Map of St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
312 W Main St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-2200
St. Rose St. Mary's School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
140 Auto Street
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 201-9913
Map of Emanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
200 E Quincy Street
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-5444
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Map of Garden Meadow View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
E5589 County Road G
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-2688
Map of Hilltop View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
13178 Mielke Rd
Marion, WI 54950
Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
N6199 37th Ave
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 446-3836
Map of Starr Academy
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
E7475 Rawhide Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2570
Map of Tomorrow's Children
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
Special Education School
N3066 Tomorrows Lane
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 942-0005
Waupaca Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1500 Roman Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-8898
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Waupaca County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1120 Evans St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-2769

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
13 Schools
# Students
1,062 Students
147,524 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
11,462 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,975
$7,526
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,595
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
18 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
17,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
20,242 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
735 Students
79,788 Students
% White Students
68%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
295 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
297 Students
29,260 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Waupaca County, WI include St. Paul Lutheran School, St. Martin Lutheran School, and St. Peter Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Waupaca County?
13 private schools are located in Waupaca County.
How diverse are private schools in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Waupaca County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Waupaca County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waupaca County?
92% of private schools in Waupaca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Waupaca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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