St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Two graduating seniors.

Best Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,493 students located throughout Wisconsin.

Top Wisconsin Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
North Cedar Academy
North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
(3)
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 30 students
St. John's Northwestern Academies
St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Two graduating seniors.
(Episcopal)
(4)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 201 students
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo
(Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 184 students
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
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.

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