Private Schools in
Wisconsin
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 288 | |
| Lutheran | 250 | |
| Nonsectarian | 70 | |
| Christian | 69 | |
| Amish | 62 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 764 | |
| Special education | 22 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 16 | |
| Montessori | 15 | |
| Special program emphasis | 11 |
Private Schools in Wisconsin
There are 828 private schools in Wisconsin that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic Schools | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 2,264 | Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 140 | 1924 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Green Bay Area Catholic Edu. Inc. Grace | PK–9th | Roman Catholic | 2,003 | White | 30% | 159 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Green Bay Area Catholic Education, Inc. | PK–9th | Roman Catholic | 2,003 | White | 30% | 159 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Green Bay Area Catholic Education, Inc. | PK–9th | Roman Catholic | 2,003 | White | 30% | 159 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Siena Catholic Schools of Racine | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,482 | Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 128 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Anthony School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,391 | Hispanic or Latino | 69% | 76 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Augustine Preparatory Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 1,379 | Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 118 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,361 | White | 9% | 108 | 1957 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Messmer Catholic Schools | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,211 | Black | 38% | 80 | 1929 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| University School-Milwaukee | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,038 | White | 2% | 129 | 1851 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Aquinas Catholic Schools | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 920 | White | 21% | 86 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Marquette University High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 893 | White | 61% | 62 | 1857 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Milwaukee Lutheran High School | 9th–12th | Lutheran | 858 | Black | 39% | 47 | 1904 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Marcus Lutheran School | PK–8th | Lutheran | 852 | Black | 41% | 56 | 1894 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Pius XI Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 850 | White | 28% | 80 | 1929 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | 9th–12th | Lutheran | 829 | White | 37% | 65 | 1903 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Marys Springs Academy | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 798 | White | 24% | 60 | 1920 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Salam School | PK–12th | Islamic | 796 | Asian American | 43% | 80 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Regis Catholic Schools | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 765 | White | 18% | 58 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Notre Dame Del. La Baie Academy | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 755 | White | 46% | 53 | 1990 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Academy of Excellence | PK–12th | Christian | 746 | Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 46 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Joseph Catholic Academy | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 709 | White | 20% | 49 | 1957 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Divine Savior Holy Angels High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 680 | White | 59% | 51 | 1971 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Fox Valley Lutheran High School | 9th–12th | Lutheran | 669 | White | 25% | 46 | 1953 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Martin Luther High School | 9th–12th | Lutheran | 629 | White | -40% | 39 | 1968 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Wisconsin (422)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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Why are private schools listed under public school districts?
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