Waupaca County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 95%.
92% of private schools in Waupaca County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waupaca County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
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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

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The number of private schools in Waupaca County rose from 11 in 2016 to 13 in 2025.
# Students
1,062 Students
147,266 Students

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Average private school enrollment per school in Waupaca County was 82 students in 2025, 84 fewer than Wisconsin's 166 and 97 fewer than the national 179.
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
11,497 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,369
$5,314
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,609
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
95%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.66

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Average diversity score in Waupaca County rose from 0.38 in 2016 to 0.46 in 2025, while Wisconsin increased from 0.57 to 0.66.
# American Indian Students
18 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
The share of private school students identifying as American Indian in Waupaca County rose from 1% in 2015 to 2% in 2017 and stayed at 2% in 2025, above Wisconsin and the United States at 1%.
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
The share of private school students identifying as Asian in Waupaca County rose 1 point, from 2% in 2016 to 3% in 2022.
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

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The share of private school students who are Black in Waupaca County fell from 2% in 2016 to 1% in 2025.
# White Students
735 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
68%
53%

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The share of private school students who were White in Waupaca County fell from 77% in 2016 to 68% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
297 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%

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The share of private school students identifying as other races in Waupaca County rose from 17% in 2016 to 28% in 2025.
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 Christ Ev Lutheran School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and St. Martin 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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