Most Precious Blood Parish Catholic School Photo

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 in Waupaca County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Waupaca County, WI include St. Paul Lutheran School, Most Precious Blood Parish Catholic School, and St. Peter Lutheran School.
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).

Top-Ranked Waupaca County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Ev Lutheran School
Christ Ev Lutheran School Photo - Our Annual Pet Parade happens at the end of September. Students can bring a stuffed or real pet to school and show it off!
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
N6412 State Road 49
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-3263
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Tuition listed
120 E Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-2134
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 S Clinton Avenue
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-6538
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
750 Depot St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-2815
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Sports: 6
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
312 W Main St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Sports: 5
St. Rose St. Mary's School
St. Rose St. Mary's School Photo - 2012 Christmas Program
(Catholic)
140 Auto Street
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 201-9913
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
200 E Quincy Street
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-5444
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden Meadow View Amish School
(Amish)
E5589 County Road G
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-2688
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Hilltop View Amish School
(Amish)
13178 Mielke Rd
Marion, WI 54950
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
N6199 37th Ave
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 446-3836
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
Starr Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
E7475 Rawhide Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2570
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students
Tomorrow's Children
Special Education School
N3066 Tomorrows Lane
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 942-0005
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
Waupaca Christian Academy
Waupaca Christian Academy Photo - Waupaca Christian Academy is a private, Christian school located in Waupaca, WI. WCA accepts educational vouchers through the School Choice WI program.
(Christian)
1500 Roman Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-8898
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Waupaca County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School (Closed 2015)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1120 Evans St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-2769
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Waupaca County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,062 Students
147,529 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
11,464 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
$7,535
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,528
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
3,578 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
17,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
20,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
735 Students
79,800 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
29,155 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, Most Precious Blood Parish Catholic 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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