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Best 53185 Wisconsin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 65 students in 53185, WI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,844 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in 53185, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in 53185, WI include St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool and St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
67% of private schools in 53185, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 53185 Wisconsin Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
145 South 6th St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-6066
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St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool
Gr: PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
302 S 2nd St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-2255
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Map of Hillside School At Lakeview
Hillside School At Lakeview
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
1701 Sharp Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-7297
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 53185, WI?
The top ranked private schools in 53185, WI include St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool and St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool.
How many private schools are located in 53185?
3 private schools are located in 53185.
What percentage of students in 53185 go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in 53185 are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 53185?
67% of private schools in 53185 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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