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Best Wisconsin ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,403 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Wisconsin include St. John's Northwestern Academy, St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool, and Prairie Hill Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
45% of private schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,403

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,403

Top Ranked Wisconsin ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Eagle School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
Specialized Curriculum
5454 Gunflint Trl
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 273-0309
Prairie Hill Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
N14w29143 Silvernail Rd
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 646-7497
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(1)
Map of 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
Baldwin Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2095 90th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2656
(1)
Map of Black River Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Specialized Curriculum (Mennonite)
N13601 Resewood Ave
Westboro, WI 54490
(715) 229-9136
Map of Charis Classical Academy
Gr: K-11 | 124 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
6602 Dominion Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 250-0551
(1)
Map of Learning Depot Inc
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Specialized Curriculum
560 Elkhorn Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-9666
Madison Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
6510 Schroeder Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
(1)
Map of Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Specialized Curriculum
431 E Court St
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7828
Tamarack Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
1150 E Brady St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 277-0009
(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin include St. John's Northwestern Academy, St. Peters Lutheran School & Rainbow Preschool, and Prairie Hill Waldorf School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Wisconsin?
11 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
45% of private schools with special program emphasis in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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