The Prairie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Wind Point, WI
4050 Lighthouse Dr, Wind Point, WI 53402
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-College-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 34 independent schools in Wisconsin
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Wind Point, Wisconsin, The Prairie School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 578 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 578
- Teachers
- 85.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 211 girls, 367 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of independent schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 12 independent schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Prairie School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Prairie School
What grades does The Prairie School serve?
The Prairie School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Prairie School?
About 578 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Prairie School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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