Pacelli High School is a part of the Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System.
Pacelli High School was founded in 1955 by The Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Originally an all-boys high school, Pacelli merged with the all-girls Maria High School in the early seventies to create this top-notch, co-ed, Catholic high school offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum grades 9 through 12.
The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System, in an environment of Christ-centered faith, worship, and service, enriches the development of each student through academic and co-curricular excellence, in partnership with family, parish, and community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pacelli Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
527 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Personal Education with a Christian Dimension
- School Mascot: Cardinals
- Pacelli High School is a part of the Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System. Pacelli High School was founded in 1955 by The Brothers of the Christian Schools. Originally an all-boys high school, Pacelli merged with the all-girls Maria High School in the early seventies to create this top-notch, co-ed, Catholic high school offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum grades 9 through 12. The Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools System, in an environment of Christ-centered faith, worship, and service, enriches the development of each student through academic and co-curricular excellence, in partnership with family, parish, and community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pacelli Catholic High School often compared to?
Pacelli Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Stevens Point Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Pacelli Catholic High School's ranking?
Pacelli Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Pacelli Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Pacelli Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Pacelli Catholic High School vs. Stevens Point Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Pacelli Catholic High School is Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pacelli Catholic Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
708 1st St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-1890
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-1890
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Elementary School
(Catholic)
1335 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 228 students
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
2150 High St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 167 students
1919 Wyatt Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Christian Academy
(Christian)
801 City Rd Hh W
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christian Academy
(Christian)
801 City Rd Hh W
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
801 County Road HH W
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Steven's Point Christian Acada
(Christian)
801 Hwy 10 West
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-3255
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-3255
3.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 70 students
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
550 Center Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 423-0770
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 423-0770
12.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Assumption High School
(Catholic)
445 Chestnut St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-0910
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-0910
15.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
708 1st St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-1890
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-1890
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Elementary School
(Catholic)
1335 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 228 students
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
2150 High St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-3751
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 167 students
1919 Wyatt Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Christian Academy
(Christian)
801 City Rd Hh W
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1919 Wyatt Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-5660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Christian Academy
(Christian)
801 City Rd Hh W
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-0588
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
St. Bronislava Elementary School
(Catholic)
3301 Willow Dr
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 344-3751
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 344-3751
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 114 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School ![Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
7379 Church St
Custer, WI 54423
(715) 600-6942
Custer, WI 54423
(715) 600-6942
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 13 students Tuition listed
3314 Saint Adalberts Rd
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4519
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4519
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19%)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
9299.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
9299.5 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
9299.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
9299.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
9299.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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