Lourdes Academy High School Photo - Everyone is invited to music at Lourdes Academy. We have many students who find themselves drawn to multiple musical events and who possess musical talents along with strong academic and athletic gifts. At Lourdes Academy, we pride ourselves on individualizing a student's experience and doing our best to provide opportunities for students to grow in all areas.

Best Winnebago County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,732 students in Winnebago County, WI (there are 51 public schools, serving 21,160 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Winnebago County, WI include St. Mary Catholic High School, Lourdes Academy, and New Hope Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
95% of private schools in Winnebago County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Winnebago County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lourdes Academy
Lourdes Academy Photo
(Catholic)
110 North Sawyer Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 426-6421
Gr: PK-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lourdes Academy High School
Lourdes Academy High School Photo - Everyone is invited to music at Lourdes Academy. We have many students who find themselves drawn to multiple musical events and who possess musical talents along with strong academic and athletic gifts. At Lourdes Academy, we pride ourselves on individualizing a student's experience and doing our best to provide opportunities for students to grow in all areas.
(Catholic)
110 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 235-5670
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Neenah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
410 Oak St
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 722-3051
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students
New Hope Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1850 American Dr
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-8797
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
St. Mary Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1050 Zephyr Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 722-7796
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Tcces - St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
610 Division St
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 729-4565
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
819 School Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 235-1730
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Valley Christian School
Valley Christian School Photo - Our drama class is for credit.
(Christian)
3450 Vinland Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 292-1274
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fox Valley Christian Academy
Fox Valley Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
1450 Oakridge Rd
Neenah, WI 54957
(920) 725-7985
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Fox Valley SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
265 S Green Bay Road
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 727-9165
Gr: 1-8 | 11 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
913 Nebraska St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 231-8957
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Lourdes Academy Middle School
(Catholic)
110 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 235-5670
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students
Martin Luther Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1526 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 235-1612
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mount Calvary Ev Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
N8728 Coop Road
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 731-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Neenah KinderCare
Neenah KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
776 Birch St.
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 722-1110
Gr: NS-PK
Neenah Lutheran School Adams St. Campus
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
807 Adams Street
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-8047
Gr: PK-2 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gabriel Continuation School
(Catholic)
900 Geiger St
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-4161
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1000 Zephyr Drive, Neenah, WI 54956
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 727-0279
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 2nd St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 725-5351
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
N8728 Coop Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 731-4001
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - National Lutheran Schools Week
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 Broad St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 886-1077
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Wyldewood Christian School
(Baptist)
3030 Witzel Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 235-5400
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Winnebago County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
619 Merritt Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 235-0637
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students
Wee Wisdom Day Care Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3250 W 9th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 235-7724
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students

Overview

This County (Winnebago County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,732 Students
147,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
252 Teachers
11,463 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
39%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,174
$7,540
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$538
$2,651
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$49.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
15 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
58 Students
20,354 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,368 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
63%
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
1,171 Students
28,707 Students
% of Others Students
31%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Winnebago County, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Winnebago County, WI include St. Mary Catholic High School, Lourdes Academy, and New Hope Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Winnebago County?
22 private schools are located in Winnebago County.
How diverse are private schools in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Winnebago County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winnebago County?
95% of private schools in Winnebago County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?

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