The Prairie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 34 independent schools in Wisconsin
Wind Point, WI
B-Overall grade578 students7 students per teacher
Independent schools in Wisconsin
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 22 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Prairie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Racine
Racine, WI
AOverall grade575 students6 students per teacher
Madison Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Wisconsin
Waunakee, WI
AOverall grade432 students7 students per teacher
Atlas Preparatory Academy High School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade412 students15 students per teacher
Evergreen Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 81% since 2015–16
Mount Pleasant, WI
BOverall grade400 students13 students per teacher
Indian Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Franklin
Franklin, WI
B-Overall grade332 students10 students per teacher
Eagle School of Madison
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Madison
Madison, WI
A+Overall grade243 students8 students per teacher
University Lake School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Hartland
Hartland, WI
A+Overall grade212 students5 students per teacher
Wayland Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The only independent school in Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, WI
AOverall grade192 students8 students per teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade191 students12 students per teacher
City School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2019–20
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade182 students23 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Pewaukee
Pewaukee, WI
BOverall grade172 students12 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Viroqua since at least 2011
Viroqua, WI
BOverall grade144 students9 students per teacher
Hickory Hill Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 6 independent schools in Madison
Madison, WI
BOverall grade135 students8 students per teacher
Wingra School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Wisconsin
Madison, WI
AOverall grade112 students7 students per teacher
Transcenter for Youth/El Puente High
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 6 independent schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade107 students15 students per teacher
Malaika Early Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade68 students8 students per teacher
Youth Initiative High School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2011–12
Viroqua, WI
B+Overall grade67 students6 students per teacher
Superior Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Superior
Superior, WI
A-Overall grade18 students5 students per teacher
North Cedar Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools nationwide
Ladysmith, WI
AOverall grade15 students3 students per teacher
Advocates for Healthy Transitionalliving, De Pere
Independent school · Grades 2–12
The only independent school in De Pere
De Pere, WI
A-Overall grade7 students7 students per teacher
Timothy Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–11
The only independent school in Menomonie
Menomonie, WI
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
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