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Beaver Dam Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 488 students in Beaver Dam, WI, 14% of all K-12 students in Beaver Dam, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in Beaver Dam, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Beaver Dam Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Stephens Lutheran School
St. Stephens Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
412 W Maple Ave
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
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Wayland Academy Photo
Wayland Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 28
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
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Map of St. Katharine Drexel School
St. Katharine Drexel School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
503 S Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-5558
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Beaver Dam, WI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
488
Students
$14,540
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Beaver Dam)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
488 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
25%
35%
0.54
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
21 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
330 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
66%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
67 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,540
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$518
$2,609
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$15.1 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
35%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Beaver Dam, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Beaver Dam, WI include Wayland Academy and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Beaver Dam?
3 private schools are located in Beaver Dam.
What percentage of students in Beaver Dam go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Beaver Dam are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beaver Dam?
67% of private schools in Beaver Dam are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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