For the 2025 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,514 students located throughout Wisconsin.
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Top Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 30 students
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 222 students
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(Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 184 students
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Wisconsin?
There are 5 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 $42,650 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.
Which boarding schools in Wisconsin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Wisconsin include: North Cedar Academy vs. Wayland Academy
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