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Wausau Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 826 students in Wausau, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private high schools in Wausau, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Wausau Private High Schools (2026)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
(1)
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Map of Newman Catholic Schools
Newman Catholic Schools
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Catholic
619 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
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Map of Newman Catholic High School
Newman Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-8274
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Map of Newman Catholic Middle School
Newman Catholic Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 159 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
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Wausau, Wisconsin Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Catholic
1122 South 9th Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 848-3281
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Map of Montessori Childrens Village
Montessori Childrens Village
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Montessori School
214 Sherman Street
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-9540
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Map of Our Saviors Lutheran School
Our Saviors Lutheran School
Gr: K-6 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
703 Flieth Street
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-3253
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Wausau, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
826
Students
+9.5% (+72 students) 10-yr
$7,131
Avg. Tuition
+257.4% (+$5,136) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
+200.0% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wausau)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
217 Schools
# Students
826 Students
52,357 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025207244253
2024207236245
2023208207247
2022115221257
2021115220249
202081198235
2019113193242
2018113192238
2017248182246
2016248179241
2015189171220
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% Students of Color
12%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512%40%32%
202412%41%31%
202311%39%31%
202212%38%30%
202112%37%30%
202012%37%29%
201912%39%29%
201813%37%28%
20174%38%30%
20164%40%30%
20154%40%30%
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0.28
0.67

Diversity Score Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.280.670.61
20240.280.670.60
20230.290.670.60
20220.260.650.58
20210.260.640.57
20200.250.630.57
20190.270.620.56
20180.270.620.55
20170.220.590.54
20160.220.590.54
20150.230.600.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
205 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
2,076 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20257%5%5%
20247%4%6%
20236%5%6%
20225%4%5%
20215%4%5%
20205%5%5%
20198%3%5%
20188%4%5%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
29 Students
8,855 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20253%16%9%
20243%17%9%
20233%12%8%
20223%11%8%
20213%11%8%
20203%10%8%
20192%11%8%
20182%11%8%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
7,892 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%14%8%
20241%15%8%
20231%18%8%
20223%17%8%
20213%17%8%
20203%18%8%
20191%17%8%
20181%17%8%
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# White Students
725 Students
28,503 Students
% White Students
85%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202585%52%59%
202485%52%60%
202384%53%60%
202286%55%62%
202186%56%63%
202086%56%64%
201985%58%64%
201885%58%65%
201788%61%66%
201688%60%66%
201588%60%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
64 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
36 Students
7,249 Students
% of Others Students
4%
13%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20254%13%17%
20244%12%15%
20236%12%16%
20222%13%16%
20212%12%15%
20202%11%14%
20192%11%14%
20182%10%13%
20178%11%14%
20168%10%13%
20158%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
4,468 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202511:112:110:1
202411:112:110:1
202312:111:110:1
202210:112:110:1
202110:112:110:1
20209:111:110:1
20198:111:110:1
20188:112:110:1
201711:112:110:1
201611:112:110:1
201511:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,131
$11,646

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$7,131$11,910$17,997
2015$1,995$7,175$13,065
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$68.86 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Wausau, WI?
The top ranked private high schools in Wausau, WI include Faith Christian Academy and Newman Catholic Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Wausau?
4 private high schools are located in Wausau.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wausau?
100% of private high schools in Wausau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Wausau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Wausau include: Newman Catholic High School vs. Faith Christian Academy

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