Private schools in Columbia County, WI
9 schools across Columbus, Portage, Randolph, Pardeeville and other towns. About 561 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s WI Choice list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Petersen Adventist School ✓ | K-8 | 18 |
| Wisconsin Academy ✓ | 9-12 | 66 |
| St. Johns Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-8 | 65 |
| Randolph Christian School Society Inc ✓ | ||
| St. Jerome School | K-8 | 104 |
| Zion Evangelical Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 73 |
| St. Johns Lutheran Church | PreK-8 | 34 |
| St. Mary School | K-8 | 169 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | PreK-6 | 32 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Wisconsin pays
Wisconsin Private School Choice Programs Scholarship
$11,305 a year for grades K to 8 and $13,799 for grades 9 to 12 in 2026-27 The Special Needs Scholarship is $16,477, a figure the state labels as estimated. Four year old kindergarten is paid at $6,783. The state notes that all 2026-27 amounts can still change by statute.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-21. Sources and how to apply
Neighboring counties
- Marquette County (1)
- Dodge County (16)
- Dane County (48)
- Greenbush County (1)
- Green Lake County (5)
- Crawford-Marlborough-Nakoma County (1)
- Sauk County (9)
- Jefferson County (25)
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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