Waukesha Christian Academy began classes on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1976, with three teachers and nineteen students in grades K-8.
We began adding high school grades in 1984. This year (2006-07) we have nine classroom teachers, plus pastor/administrator and other support staff, and 70 students in grades K-12.
The elementary school is located on Merrill Hills Road west of Waukesha.
We completed an addition to the former Westmoreland Elementary School in 1982.
The high school and kindergarten are located at Faith Baptist Church on Torhorst Road, off Highway 18 west of Waukesha.
The church building, completed in 1994, incorporated the former Torhorst School.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for Waukesha Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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