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Best Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2026)

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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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%
Wayland Academy
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
St. John's Northwestern Academies
North Cedar Academy
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Northland Scholars Academy

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%

Top Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2026)

North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
North Cedar Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 30 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 5 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
(3)
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Northland Scholars Academy Photo
Northland Scholars Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
W10085 Pike Plains Road
Dunbar, WI 54119
(715) 324-6900
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St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Students walking through campus.
St. John's Northwestern Academies
Gr: 6-12, PG | 201 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 84%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
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St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 89%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
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Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
Wayland Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 184 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 21%
Tuition listed
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Founded in 1903, Wisconsin Lutheran High School is a prestigious, multiethnic Christian boarding and day school for grades 9-12.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 19 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
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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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