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Best Columbia County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,117 students in Columbia County, WI (there are , serving 9,622 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Columbia County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
N3522 Us Highway 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
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Map of Messmer Saint Rose
Messmer Saint Rose
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
Catholic
514 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 264-5440
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Map of St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 71 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
505 E. Lafollette St.
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3636
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
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Map of Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
822 Western Avenue
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5180
(2)
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Map of Hillside Amish School
Hillside Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
N7617 Somers Road
Cambria, WI 53923
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Map of Meadow View School
Meadow View School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
N8492 Dolgner Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 356-3317
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Map of Petersen Adventist School
Petersen Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
W1004 Hall Rd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-4056
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Map of Pleasant Ridge Amish School
Pleasant Ridge Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
W2399 County Road E
Cambria, WI 53923
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Map of St. Jerome School
St. Jerome School
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
Catholic
1550 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5780
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 85 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
430 W Emmett St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9000
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
728 Church St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-3241
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Wisconsin Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
N2355 Du Borg Rd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
(2)
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Columbia County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Log Cabin School
Log Cabin School
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
W2268 Barry Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
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Map of Pine View SDA Elementary School
Pine View SDA Elementary School
Gr: 3-8 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
756 Gulch Ave
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-8453
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Map of Stepping Stone Learning Center
Stepping Stone Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1199 N Hwy 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-3880
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Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearColumbia County Total Schools
202513
202414
202313
202210
202110
202012
201912
201812
201711
201611
201511
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# Students
1,117 Students
147,319 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202586166179
202460161172
202364153174
202271164185
202167162180
202059152171
201960149175
201860147172
201772154180
201672152178
201573147167
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% Average Students of Color
43%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202543%35%34%
202413%35%34%
202317%34%33%
202214%31%33%
202112%31%32%
202012%31%32%
201911%31%31%
201811%30%31%
201719%30%32%
201619%30%32%
201519%30%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202560%39%55%
202460%39%54%
202360%38%54%
202260%38%54%
202160%37%54%
202060%37%54%
201960%36%53%
201860%36%53%
201720%36%53%
201620%35%52%
201520%35%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025131615
2024121515
2023121615
2022121615
2021111515
2020111615
2019111615
2018111615
2017111615
2016111615
2015111615
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Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025191213
2024251012
202325911
2022371011
202137911
202037811
201937811
201837711
201737710
201637710
201537710
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,815
$7,434

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$4,815$7,693$15,012
2024$4,750$5,174$13,254
2023$4,750$5,036$12,626
2022$2,375$4,501$12,187
2021$2,375$4,507$11,800
2020$2,375$4,494$11,512
2019$2,375$4,526$11,293
2018$2,375$4,293$11,017
2017$2,375$4,337$10,708
2016$2,375$4,253$10,356
2015$2,375$4,242$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202510%35%34%
202410%35%34%
202310%33%34%
202210%33%33%
202110%33%33%
202010%32%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%31%30%
201710%31%30%
201610%29%29%
201510%26%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,595

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$2,646$7,073
2024$1,000$2,612$6,930
2023$1,000$3,609$6,469
2022$1,000$2,251$6,289
2021$1,000$2,175$6,055
2020$1,000$2,115$5,921
2019$1,000$2,146$5,795
2018$1,000$1,889$5,456
2017$1,000$1,959$5,319
2016$1,000$1,895$5,105
2015$1,000$1,812$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202598%89%81%
202498%93%85%
202398%93%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%94%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20250.660.660.65
20240.410.660.65
20230.430.650.65
20220.400.630.64
20210.350.630.64
20200.350.630.64
20190.380.610.63
20180.380.600.63
20170.410.560.61
20160.410.570.61
20150.400.570.61
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
68 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20256%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
59 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
20255%12%9%
20245%12%9%
20235%9%9%
20226%8%8%
20217%8%9%
20207%8%9%
20196%8%8%
20186%8%8%
20175%6%8%
20165%6%8%
20155%6%8%
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# Black Students
257 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
23%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202523%13%7%
20242%14%7%
20231%15%8%
20222%13%7%
20212%13%7%
20202%14%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%12%7%
20173%11%7%
20163%11%7%
20153%12%8%
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# White Students
597 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
52%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202553%53%52%
202475%53%52%
202373%53%52%
202276%56%54%
202180%56%54%
202079%57%54%
201978%59%56%
201878%59%56%
201775%63%58%
201675%63%58%
201576%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
144 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageWisconsin (WI) AverageNational Average
202512%19%26%
202415%18%26%
202319%20%25%
202213%20%25%
20218%19%25%
20209%18%24%
201911%18%24%
201811%18%23%
201715%17%22%
201615%17%22%
201514%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, WI include St. Mary School, Messmer Saint Rose, and Guardian Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
13 private schools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
100% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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