For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,112 students in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin include Garden Homes Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top-Ranked Wisconsin Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garden Homes Lutheran School ![Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.]( "Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
210 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-4471
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition listed
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
345 N Pine St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 514-4066
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Bridget Parish School
(Catholic)
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Tuition listed
10025 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4558
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4558
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin include Garden Homes Lutheran School, St. Peter's Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Wisconsin?
5 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wisconsin?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Wisconsin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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