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Wausau Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 683 students in Wausau, WI.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private preschools in Wausau, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Wausau Private Preschools (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 Montessori School Of Wausau
Montessori School Of Wausau
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1921 Wegner St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-7917
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Map of Mountain View Montessori
Mountain View Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Montessori School
1500 Merrill Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 298-3832
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Map of Newman Catholic Elementary School At St. Michael
Newman Catholic Elementary School At St. Michael
Gr: NS-6 | 98 students
Catholic
615 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 848-0206
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Map of Rib Mountain Montessori
Rib Mountain Montessori
Gr: K | 18 students
Montessori School
5201 Lilac Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 355-0908
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
501 Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 848-0166
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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)

6
Private Schools
683
Students
-38.1% (-420 students) 10-yr
$5,560
Avg. Tuition
+363.3% (+$4,360) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
+80.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wausau)
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
641 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearWausau, WI Total Schools
20256
20246
20238
20229
20219
20209
201910
20188
20178
20168
20156
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# Students
683 Students
109,478 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025114192191
2024114190187
202387174185
202274173188
202174171184
202074167179
201989163182
201872160181
2017145166183
2016145165181
2015184166173
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% Students of Color
9%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20259%35%32%
20249%36%32%
20239%33%32%
20228%29%31%
20218%29%32%
20209%30%31%
20198%31%31%
20188%29%30%
20176%28%31%
20166%28%31%
20155%27%31%
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0.55
0.67

Diversity Score Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.550.680.65
20240.550.680.65
20230.530.670.65
20220.550.640.64
20210.550.640.64
20200.550.640.64
20190.510.630.64
20180.530.620.64
20170.410.570.62
20160.410.580.62
20150.380.580.62
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
735 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20172%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
9 Students
2,270 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%2%4%
20241%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
13,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%8%
20242%12%8%
20231%9%8%
20221%7%8%
20211%7%7%
20201%8%7%
20192%8%7%
20181%8%7%
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# Black Students
8 Students
14,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%14%6%
20241%14%6%
20231%15%6%
20221%13%6%
20211%13%7%
20201%13%7%
20171%8%6%
20161%8%6%
20151%9%6%
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# White Students
370 Students
56,266 Students
% White Students
54%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202554%50%48%
202454%49%48%
202359%50%48%
202257%54%50%
202157%54%50%
202057%54%51%
201964%56%52%
201860%57%52%
201775%61%54%
201675%61%54%
201577%61%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
277 Students
25,347 Students
% of Others Students
41%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202540%21%34%
202440%22%33%
202335%24%33%
202235%23%31%
202135%23%31%
202035%22%31%
201929%21%30%
201832%21%30%
201720%21%30%
201620%21%29%
201519%20%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
8,162 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202514:114:112:1
202414:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202114:114:112:1
202014:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:113:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025151616
2023101616
2022101616
2021101616
2020101616
2019101616
2018101616
2017121616
2016121616
2015121616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,560
$6,601

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$10,420$6,699$12,988
2024$2,275$4,160$10,159
2023$1,950$3,984$9,500
2022$1,950$3,699$8,989
2021$1,950$3,505$8,661
2020$1,950$3,428$8,383
2019$1,625$3,414$8,266
2018$1,350$3,339$7,888
2017$1,200$3,299$7,628
2016$1,200$3,326$7,230
2015$1,200$3,279$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202510%30%31%
202410%30%30%
202310%29%30%
202210%28%29%
202110%29%29%
202010%28%29%
201910%27%28%
201810%27%27%
2017100%28%26%
2016100%27%25%
2015100%22%24%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$77.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWausau, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202528%90%83%
202398%95%88%
202298%95%88%
202198%96%88%
202098%96%88%
201998%96%88%
201898%95%88%
201798%95%88%
201698%95%88%
201598%95%88%
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Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Wausau, WI?
The top ranked private preschools in Wausau, WI is Faith Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Wausau?
6 private preschools are located in Wausau.
How diverse are private preschools in Wausau?
Wausau private preschools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wausau?
67% of private preschools in Wausau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Wausau are often viewed compared to one another?

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