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West Salem Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 316 students in West Salem, WI, 15% of all K-12 students in West Salem, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in West Salem, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in West Salem, WI (2026-27)

Christ-st John's Lutheran School Photo
Christ-st John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
500 Park St
West Salem, WI 54669
(605) 520-1281
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Map of Coulee Region Christian School
Coulee Region Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
230 West Garland St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-3004
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West Salem, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
316
Students
+26.9% (+67 students) 10-yr
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
-14.9% (-$700) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-6.7% (-1 student) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
+150.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Salem)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
316 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025158166179
2024182161172
2023142153174
2022119164185
2021119162180
2020119152171
2019119149175
2018119147172
2017125154180
2016125152178
2015125147167
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% Students of Color
5%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20255%35%34%
20245%35%34%
202310%34%33%
202212%31%33%
202112%31%32%
202012%31%32%
20172%30%32%
20162%30%32%
20152%30%32%
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0.30
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.300.660.65
20240.430.660.65
20230.460.650.65
20220.410.630.64
20210.410.630.64
20200.410.630.64
20190.380.610.63
20180.380.600.63
20170.380.560.61
20160.380.570.61
20150.380.570.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20172%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20232%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%3%4%
20194%2%4%
20184%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20231%9%9%
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# Black Students
5 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%13%7%
20241%14%7%
20231%15%8%
20223%13%7%
20213%13%7%
20203%14%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%12%7%
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# White Students
261 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
83%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202583%53%52%
202472%53%52%
202369%53%52%
202275%56%54%
202175%56%54%
202075%57%54%
201977%59%56%
201877%59%56%
201776%63%58%
201676%63%58%
201576%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
41 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202512%19%26%
202424%18%26%
202326%20%25%
202218%20%25%
202118%19%25%
202018%18%24%
201916%18%24%
201816%18%23%
201722%17%22%
201622%17%22%
201522%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202511:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025141615
2024151515
2023151615
2022151615
2021151515
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$7,434

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Salem, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025$4,000$7,693$15,012
2024$4,700$5,174$13,254
2023$4,700$5,036$12,626
2022$4,700$4,501$12,187
2021$4,700$4,507$11,800
2020$4,700$4,494$11,512
2019$4,700$4,526$11,293
2018$4,700$4,293$11,017
2017$4,700$4,337$10,708
2016$4,700$4,253$10,356
2015$4,700$4,242$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in West Salem, WI?
2 private schools are located in West Salem, WI.
What percentage of students in West Salem go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in West Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Salem?
100% of private schools in West Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in West Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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