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Best Rusk County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 150 students in Rusk County, WI (there are , serving 1,605 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Rusk County, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Rusk County, WI is North Cedar Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Rusk County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Rusk County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Cedar Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1728
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Hope Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
N6067 State Highway 27
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-6306
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
105 Washington Ave
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-3232
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Shiloh Christian School
(Mennonite)
N2173 Market Rd
Sheldon, WI 54766
(715) 532-5700
Gr: 1-9 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Rusk County)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
150 Students
147,801 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
11,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
39%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1235
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,700
$7,497
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$2,651
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
906 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
3,598 Students
% Asian Students
12%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
17,453 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
20,337 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
133 Students
79,819 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
28,746 Students
% of Others Students
3%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
32 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rusk County, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in Rusk County, WI is North Cedar Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rusk County?
4 private schools are located in Rusk County.
What percentage of students in Rusk County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Rusk County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rusk County?
75% of private schools in Rusk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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