For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,115 students in 53186, WI (there are , serving 5,306 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in 53186, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in 53186, WI include Catholic Memorial High School and Waukesha Catholic - St. Mary Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in 53186, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 53186 Wisconsin ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catholic Memorial High School
(Catholic)
601 E College Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-7101
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Waukesha Catholic - St. Mary Campus
(Catholic)
520 East Newhall Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 886-2932
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 886-2932
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 2
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1205 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-6558
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-6558
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corpus Christi Parish School![Corpus Christi Parish School Photo]( "Corpus Christi Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
221 S. Hartwell Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 896-2929
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 896-2929
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1060 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-8020
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 53186, WI?
The top ranked private schools in 53186, WI include Catholic Memorial High School and Waukesha Catholic - St. Mary Campus.
How many private schools are located in 53186?
5 private schools are located in 53186.
How diverse are private schools in 53186?
53186 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of students in 53186 go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in 53186 are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 53186?
100% of private schools in 53186 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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