### Top 30 Private High Schools in Wisconsin

(Stacker) – Filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron once remarked during a commencement speech at Wellesley College in ‘96, “Your education serves as a dress rehearsal for the life you are meant to lead.” If this rings true, then high school could very well be one of the most significant dress rehearsals in a person’s life.

High school serves as a platform for students to delve into their interests, engage in extracurricular pursuits, exercise the freedom to select their courses, and gear up for higher education or the professional realm. Education holds paramount importance for many families, with [ppp1] enrolled in private high schools in the fall of 2021, as per the National Center for Education Statistics. The count of private secondary schools stood at [ppp2] across the nation in 2020.

For numerous apprehensive parents, securing admission for their children in the top-tier private high schools is a top priority. Some families even relocate to ensure their kids attend esteemed educational institutions. Amidst the vast array of schools, a select few shine brightly due to their academic prowess, outstanding track records, and the promising futures they pave for their students.

A compilation of the finest private high schools in Wisconsin has been curated using the 2024 rankings from Niche. Niche evaluates schools based on seven weighted factors, predominantly focusing on academics while also considering aspects such as culture and diversity, sports, clubs and activities, resources, and feedback from parents, teachers, and students.

Top Private High Schools in Wisconsin:

#30. St. Joan Antida High School

Located in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 167 students (Student to teacher ratio: 10:1)
Niche grade: A-

#29. Shoreland Lutheran High School

Situated in Kenosha
Enrollment: 370 students (Student to teacher ratio: 10:1)
Niche grade: A-

#28. Lourdes Academy

Found in Oshkosh
Enrollment: 629 students (Student to teacher ratio: 14:1)
Niche grade: A-

#27. Providence Academy

Located in La Crosse
Enrollment: 95 students (Student to teacher ratio: 8:1)
Niche grade: A-

#26. Bethel Christian School

Based in Eau Claire
Enrollment: 25 students (Student to teacher ratio: 10:1)
Niche grade: A-

#25. Youth Initiative High School

Situated in Viroqua
Enrollment: 64 students (Student to teacher ratio: 4:1)
Niche grade: A-

#24. St. Thomas More High School

Located in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 566 students (Student to teacher ratio: 13:1)
Niche grade: A-

#23. Newman Catholic Middle and High School

Found in Wausau
Enrollment: 143 students (Student to teacher ratio: 6:1)
Niche grade: A-

#22. Pius XI Catholic High School

Situated in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 737 students (Student to teacher ratio: 13:1)
Niche grade: A-

#21. Notre Dame de la Baie Academy

Located in Green Bay
Enrollment: 776 students (Student to teacher ratio: 14:1)
Niche grade: A-

#20. Abundant Life Christian School

Based in Madison
Enrollment: 293 students (Student to teacher ratio: 11:1)
Niche grade: A-

#19. St. Mary Catholic High School

Situated in Neenah
Enrollment: 273 students (Student to teacher ratio: 10:1)
Niche grade: A-

#18. Martin Luther High School

Found in Greendale
Enrollment: 653 students (Student to teacher ratio: 16:1)
Niche grade: A

#17. Eagle School

Located in Richland Center
Enrollment: 96 students (Student to teacher ratio: 10:1)
Niche grade: A

#16. Catholic Memorial High School

Situated in Waukesha
Enrollment: 575 students (Student to teacher ratio: 10:1)
Niche grade: A

#15. Xavier Catholic Schools

Based in Appleton
Enrollment: 1,482 students (Student to teacher ratio: 15:1)
Niche grade: A

#14. Dominican High School

Located in Whitefish Bay
Enrollment: 332 students (Student to teacher ratio: 9:1)
Niche grade: A

#13. Wisconsin Lutheran High School

Found in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 857 students (Student to teacher ratio: 12:1)
Niche grade: A

#12. Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

Situated in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 686 students (Student to teacher ratio: 12:1)
Niche grade: A

#11. Eastbrook Academy

Based in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 395 students (Student to teacher ratio: 8:1)
Niche grade: A+

#10. Marquette University High School

Located in Milwaukee
Enrollment: 894 students (Student to teacher ratio: 14:1)
Niche grade: A+

#9. St. Lawrence Seminary High School

Found in Mount Calvary
Enrollment: 136 students (Student to teacher ratio: 7:1)
Niche grade: A+

#8. Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Situated in Madison
Enrollment: 620 students (Student to teacher ratio: 12:1)
Niche grade: A+

#7. University Lake School

Located in Hartland
Enrollment: 257 students (Student to teacher ratio: 6:1)
Niche grade: A+

#6. St. John’s Northwestern Academies

Based in Delafield
Enrollment: 176 students (Student to teacher ratio: 5:1)
Niche grade: A+

#5. University School of Milwaukee

Situated in Milwaukee, WI
Enrollment: 1,142 students (Student to teacher ratio: 9:1)
Niche grade: A+

#4. The Prairie School

Located in Wind Point
Enrollment: 638 students (Student to teacher ratio: 7:1)
Niche grade: A+

#3. Wayland Academy

Found in Beaver Dam
Enrollment: 165 students (Student to teacher ratio: 6:1)
Niche grade: A+

#2. Madison Country Day School

Situated in Waunakee
Enrollment: 451 students (Student to teacher ratio: 8:1)
Niche grade: A+

#1. Brookfield Academy

Located in Brookfield
Enrollment: 873 students (Student to teacher ratio: 8:1)
Niche grade: A+

This data report was compiled by Wade Zhou, with writing contributions from Emma Rubin, as part of a series leveraging data automation across all 50 states.