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Best West Salem Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 316 students in West Salem, WI (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,841 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in West Salem, WI are educated in private 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 89%.
100% of private schools in West Salem, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in West Salem, WI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ-st John's Lutheran School
Christ-st John's Lutheran School Photo - Christ-St. John's Lutheran School's mission is to assist families by providing a Christ-centered education to meet the spiritual and academic needs of our children now and for eternity.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
500 Park St
West Salem, WI 54669
(605) 520-1281
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coulee Region Christian School
(Christian)
230 West Garland St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-3004
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (West Salem)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
316 Students
147,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$7,540
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
261 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
83%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
41 Students
28,707 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in West Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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