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Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School

215 Lake Shore Dr E Ashland, WI 54806

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech and Title
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
School Motto
Let your way of life among the people be such that whoever sees or hears you will glorify and praise our Heavenly Father.

Student Body

Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Extracurriculars are offered through the City of Ashland

School Notes

  • Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School was founded in 1881.
  • The first faculty was made up of Franciscan Sisters from Joliet, Illinois.
  • In 1883, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from Lacrosse, Wisconsin, took over the staffing of the school.
  • The Priestly Franciscans have left our area, but we still follow the Franciscan Way.
  • The Franciscan spirit and tradition remain as the foundation of the school's philosophy.
  • Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School Community educates, nurtures and guides students, spiritually, academically, and physically, in the Franciscan Spirit, through The Gospels and teachings of the Catholic Faith.
  • Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School was founded in 1881. The first faculty was made up of Franciscan Sisters from Joliet, Illinois. In 1883, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from Lacrosse, Wisconsin, took over the staffing of the school. Franciscan sisters taught in the school until recently. A Franciscan brother has taught computers and physical education in recent years. The Franciscan spirit and tradition remain as the foundation of the school's philosophy. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School Community educates, nurtures and guides students, spiritually, academically, and physically, in the Franciscan Spirit, through The Gospels and teachings of the Catholic Faith.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School often compared to?
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Celebration Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School offer?
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School's ranking?
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School is Feb. 1.

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