St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

Best Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,534 students located throughout Wisconsin.

Top Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Cedar Academy
North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
(3)
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
St. John's Northwestern Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
(Episcopal)
(4)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Gr: 7-12, PG | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 84% Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo
(Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 89% Tuition listed
Wayland Academy
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.
(4)
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Gr: 9-12, PG | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 21% Tuition listed
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
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.
(Christian)
(2)
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 19 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

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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