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Best Waukesha County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 74 private schools serving 12,052 students in Waukesha County, WI (there are , serving 59,867 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $10,920, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,434.
69% of private schools in Waukesha County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 74
  • # Students Served: 12,052
  • Average Tuition: $10,920
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Waukesha County, WI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 74
  • # Students Served: 12,052
  • Average Tuition: $10,920
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Waukesha County, WI School Trends

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

Brookfield Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 888 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
3462 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 783-3200
(2)
Brookfield Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
14155 W Burleigh Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 782-4722
(7)
Map of Catholic Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
601 E College Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-7101
Map of Divine Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
N48w31385 Hill St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3664
(4)
Heritage Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
3500 S Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 432-0333
Holy Apostles School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
3875 S 159th Street
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 786-7331
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13445 Hampton Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-7140
Lake Country Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
401 Campus Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-8600
Natures Classroom Institute & Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Montessori School
W336s8455 County Rd E
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-2815
(4)
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
Map of St. Charles Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
526 Renson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2040
Map of St. Dominic Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
18105 W Capitol Dr
Brookfield, WI 53045
(126) 278-3756
(1)
Map of St. Jerome Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Catholic
1001 S Silver Lake St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
Map of St. Joan Of Arc Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
120 Nashotah Road
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
Map of St. John Vianney School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Catholic
17500 Gebhardt Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 796-3942
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. Mary Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
N89W16215 Cleveland Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-1050
Map of St. Mary Visitation School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
13000 Juneau Blvd
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 782-7057
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
(6)
Star Of Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3700 S Casper Drive
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 786-2901
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Waukesha County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Calvary Baptist School Photo
Gr: PK
Baptist
N84W19049 Menomonee Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-0328
Elm Grove Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
945 Terrace Drive
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 797-2970
Map of Lakewood School
Gr: 3-12 | 80 students
All-boys | Special Education School
Waterville Rd
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-2131
Mary Linsmeier Schools Photo
Gr: NS-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1341 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-9133
Map of Queen Of Apostles Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Catholic
449 W Wisconsin Avenue
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-2120
(2)
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
N74w13646 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-4390
Map of St. James Catholic School
Gr: NS-9 | 79 students
Catholic
830 County Road Nn E
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-7615
Map of St. Luke Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
1305 Davidson Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 782-0032

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
77 Schools
# Students
12,052 Students
147,319 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
998 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1238
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,920
$7,434
Average Summer Program Cost
$950
$1,173
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,125
$2,595
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$25.74 million
$26.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
20 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
324 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
375 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
319 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
8,014 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
66%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
3,033 Students
29,420 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Waukesha County, WI include Lake Country Lutheran High School, Brookfield Academy, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Waukesha County?
74 private schools are located in Waukesha County.
How much do private schools cost in Waukesha County?
The average tuition cost is $10,920, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average tuition cost of $7,434.
How diverse are private schools in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in Waukesha County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Waukesha County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waukesha County?
69% of private schools in Waukesha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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