Private Schools
Private Schools in Racine, Wisconsin
17 private schools in Racine, Wisconsin with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal survey. Together they enroll 5,762 students: 6 Catholic, 8 other religious and 3 nonsectarian. 5 schools go through high school grades.
Schools listed
17
Go through high school
5
Median enrollment
212
Median students per teacher
14.1
Private schools in Racine, Wisconsin
Largest first. Students per teacher is the school’s own report.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Catholic Schools of Racine | PK–12 | 1,435 | 13.2 | Catholic |
| Prairie School | PK–12 | 575 | 6.4 | Nonsectarian |
| St Catherines High School | 9–12 | 435 | 12.2 | Catholic |
| Renaissance Lutheran School | PK–8 | 410 | 12.7 | Lutheran |
| Renaissance School | K–8 | 410 | 15.4 | Lutheran |
| Racine Lutheran High School | 9–12 | 347 | 14 | Lutheran |
| Hope Christian School - Via | PK–8 | 280 | 14 | Christian |
| St Johns Lutheran School | PK–8 | 222 | 24.4 | Lutheran |
| Trinity Lutheran School | PK–8 | 212 | 12.5 | Lutheran |
| Our Lady of Grace Academy | K–8 | 205 | 20.5 | Catholic |
| John Paul II Academy | PK–8 | 197 | 17.7 | Catholic |
| St Joseph School | PK–8 | 196 | 16.5 | Catholic |
| Sonnenberg SchoolsSpecial education | K–11 | 192 | 12.8 | Nonsectarian |
| Racine Christian School | PK–8 | 191 | 14.1 | Christian |
| St Rita Catholic School | PK–8 | 189 | 17.3 | Catholic |
| Wisconsin Lutheran School | PK–8 | 154 | 15 | Lutheran |
| Racine Montessori SchoolMontessori | PK–8 | 112 | 15.3 | Nonsectarian |
Getting in, and keeping up
- Private school entrance exams: format, scoring, and dates for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT.
- Forward Exam practice tests and score levels, the test public schools in Wisconsin give.
- Using a 529 plan for K-12 tuition and tutoring.
- Colleges in Wisconsin, for families already looking ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How many private schools are in Racine, Wisconsin?
17 private schools in Racine, Wisconsin with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe Survey. Schools that did not answer are not counted, so the real number is higher.
What is the largest private school in Racine, Wisconsin?
Among schools that answered the survey, Siena Catholic Schools of Racine in Racine is the largest, with 1,435 students in grades PK–12.
How big are classes at private schools in Racine, Wisconsin?
The survey reports students per teacher, not class size. The median private school in Racine, Wisconsin has 14.1 students per teacher and 212 students in total.
Do private schools require an entrance exam?
Many independent schools ask for the ISEE or SSAT, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. Each school sets its own rule, so check the admissions page of every school on your list.
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), 2023-24 public-use data file, National Center for Education Statistics. Schools that answered the survey and enrolled at least 30 students. Amish schools are left out. Schools report their own figures, and a school that did not answer the survey does not appear.