For the 2026 school year, there are 6 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,594 students located throughout Wisconsin.
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Best Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12, PG | 30 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 5 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
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W10085 Pike Plains Road
Dunbar, WI 54119
(715) 324-6900
Gr: 6-12, PG | 201 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 84%
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Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Mt. Calvary, WI
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 89%
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All-boys (Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Gr: 9-12, PG | 184 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 21%
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101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 19 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Wisconsin?
There are 6 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Wisconsin.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Wisconsin?
The average Wisconsin boarding school tuition cost is $41,492 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Wisconsin?
Wayland Academy, founded in 1855, is the oldest boarding school in Wisconsin.
What boarding school in Wisconsin has the lowest acceptance rates?
Wayland Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (21%) in Wisconsin.
What boarding school in Wisconsin has the highest average SAT scores?
Wayland Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1310) in Wisconsin.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 1,594
- Average Tuition: $41,492
- Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
- Average Class Size: 12 students
- % Students Boarding: 80%
- % International Students: 46%
- % Students of Color: 45%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 66%
- Average SAT Score: 1,215
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 56%
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