Here is a list a reference to all the private schools in the area. It will hopefully provide parents and newcomers to the community not only a directory of names but a little bit of the schools offerings. Some of the schools are still undecided about the vouchers but we will update the information as the information comes in as some schools are holding several meetings before the deadline of August 1st.
Saint Rita’s Catholic School
Address: 4433 Douglas Avenue, Racine, WI 53402-2708
Phone number: (262) 639-3333
Website: www.st-ritas.org
Tuition: $2,000-$3,000
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Religious requirements: None; Members of the Church receive lower tuition.
Are they accepting voucher students? No
Contact person: Diana Lesnjak
Extracurricular clubs: Band, Bible Club, Boy and Girl Scouts, Children Choir, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Art Club
Academic activities: Battle of the Books, Mad Scientist (additional cost)
Outstanding faculty recognition: Dedicated teaching staff
Parent organization: Home and School Association
What makes your school unique: “Building on the foundation of values taught in the home and in the parish community, we focus on Catholic doctrine, practice, and heritage.”
Concordia Lutheran School
Address: 3350 Lathrop Ave & 8500 Durand Ave
Phone number: (262) 554-7010 & (262) 884-0991
Website: www.concordialutheranschool.net
Tuition: $1700-$3500 depending on the grade of the child and standing within a church.
Grades taught: P3-2 (Lathrop Campus) and 3-8 (Durand Campus)
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? No
Contact person: Mrs. Wilkerson
Extracurricular clubs: Basketball, Cheerleading, Track, Volleyball
Academic activities: Battle of the Books
Outstanding faculty recognition: Teachers are really committed.
Parent organization: PTL plus required 10 hours of volunteering per family.
What makes your school unique: They really focus on the strengths and weakness of the students.
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The Prairie School
Address: 4050 Lighthouse Drive, Racine, WI 53402
Phone number: (262) 260-3845 & (262) 260-4393
Website: www.prairieschool.com
Tuition: $12,540- $14,040
Grades taught: K-12
Religious affiliation: None
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? No
Contact person: Molly Lofquist Johnson
Extracurricular clubs: Sports, Student Council, Band
Academic activities: Rocket Science Club, Spelling Bee, Math Club
Outstanding faculty recognition: A very diverse group of teachers with countless years of experience
Parent organization: PVG (Parent volunteer group)
What makes your school unique: “The Prairie School is a child-centered, college preparatory day school whose mission is to educate our children; develop their character; nurture their individual talents, interests, and abilities; and affirm their dignity and self-worth.”
Racine Lutheran High School
Address: 251 Luedtke Avenue, Racine, WI 53405
Phone number: (262) 637-6538
Website: www.racinelutheran.org
Tuition: $5,500 for associate members, $7,100 for non-members
Grades taught: 9-12
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Religious requirements: None; Members of some local Lutheran churches do receive a discount.
Are they accepting voucher students? Yes
Contact person: Randy Baganz
Extracurricular clubs: Band, Choir, Drama, Sports
Academic activities: Spanish, Computer, Student council, NHS, Habitat for Humanity
Outstanding faculty recognition: Two teachers were awarded teacher of the year two years in a row.
Parent organization: No. They do require 16 hours of service per family.
What makes your school unique: A Christian education affects not only staff but our amazing students.
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Saint Catherine’s High School
Address: 1200 Park Avenue, Racine, WI 53403-1895
Phone number: (262) 632-2785
Website: www.saintcats.org
Tuition: $4,500 for middle school, $8,800 for high school
Grades taught: 6-12
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? No
Contact person: Corey Rommel
Extracurricular clubs: Lance Yearbook, Mock Trail, Sports
Academic activities: Environmental Clubs, Campus Ministry, etc..
Outstanding faculty recognition: Very dedicated teachers
Parent organization: Parent Association
What makes your school unique: “The only Catholic faith based education in the city.”
Racine Christian School
Address: 912 Virginia St., Racine, WI 53405
Phone number: (262) 634-0961
Website: www.racinechristianschool.com
Tuition: $3,606 for kindergarten, $4,735 for grades 1-8
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Christianity
Religious requirements: Yes, a letter of recommendation from a pastor that you are a Christian.
Are they accepting voucher students? No, but possibly next year.
Contact person: David VanSwol
Extracurricular clubs: band, sports, choir
Academic activities: Spanish
Outstanding faculty recognition: Mr. Grant voted teacher of the year by the Racine Journal Times.
Parent organization: Parent Guild
What makes your school unique: “We believe a Christian education provides insights especially regarding moral and spiritual decisions; it presents truth, not merely facts; and it provides the third aspect of a solid foundation: church, home and school.”
Racine Montessori School
Address: 2317 Howe Street, Racine, WI 53402
Phone number: (262) 637-7892
Website: www.racinemontessori.com
Tuition: $3,850-$5,595 based on grade level
Grades taught: 3-8
Religious affiliation: None
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? No
Contact person: Rita Lewis
Extracurricular clubs: Specialists, Foreign Language, Art, Music
Academic activities: Montessori Programs
Outstanding faculty recognition: 2 teachers have been there for 30 years.
Parent organization: Racine Montessori Society
What makes your school unique: “The school is an alternative to traditional schools, as students are combined and given a lot of freedom.”
John Paul II Academy
Address: 2023 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404
Phone number: (262) 637-2012
Website: jpiiacademy.eduk12.net
Tuition: $2,815-$4,181
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Religious requirements: No
Are they accepting voucher students? Yes
Contact person: Pierre Antoine
Extracurricular clubs: Several Sports
Academic activities: Book Clubs, Science Club
Outstanding faculty recognition: Dedicated teaching staff
Parent organization: Home and School Association
What makes your school unique: John Paul II Academy is a Christ-centered Catholic school providing education based on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, preparing young people to embrace the teachings of the Gospel in their lives.
Our Lady of Grace Academy
Address: 1425 Grove Avenue, Racine, WI 53405
Phone number: (262) 636-8040
Website: olgacademy.eduk12.net
Tuition: $3,200 for a member, $4,674 a for non-member
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Religious requirements: None, A discount is given to Church members.
Are they accepting voucher students? Yes
Contact person: Pierre Antoine
Extracurricular clubs: Sports, Student Council
Academic activities: Science club, Book club
Outstanding faculty recognition: Great mix of teacher experience and innovation.
Parent organization: PTA
What makes your school unique: “We are called upon to reflect and witness the Gospel, as well as to assist in the development of each students spiritual, academic, emotional, and physical growth.”
Trinity Lutheran School
Address: 7900 Nicholson Rd
Phone number: (262) 835-4326
Website: www.trinitycaledonia.org
Tuition: $1970-$4162
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Religious requirements: No
Are they accepting voucher students? Yes
Contact person: Sue Kramer
Extracurricular clubs: Sports, Pioneers, Band, Choir, Drama
Academic activities: Forensics, Academic Fair, Spelling Bee
Outstanding faculty recognition: Dedicated teaching staff.
Parent organization: PTA, Parents clean classroom once a month or pay $100.00
What makes your school unique: “It’s a small school and a close."
Trinity Lutheran School
Address: 20665 Geneva St
Phone number: (262) 632-1766
Website: trinityracine.com/category/enroll-k-8/
Tuition: $2,280
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? Yes
Contact person: Gary Marxhausen
Extracurricular clubs: Various dramatic, music programs, scouting, sports
Academic activities:
Outstanding faculty recognition: Terrific, Caring, and Energetic staff.
Parent organization: Parent Teacher League
What makes your school unique: “Remember first and foremost that our Lutheran schools are not private schools. They are open to everyone! Jesus welcomes all to come to Him. We welcome all to come to Lutheran schools and churches and be part of the family of Christ.”
Wisconsin Lutheran School
Address: 2920 Bate St (Lower Campus) 734 Villa St (Middle Campus)
Phone number: (262) 633-7143 or (262) 633-7143
Website: www.wisconsinlutheranschool.org
Tuition: $879-$3,856
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? Yes
Contact person: James H. Boehm
Extracurricular clubs: Soccer (Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Girls), Cheerleading (Girls)/Yell Leading (Boys), Basketball (Boys and Girls), Softball (Boys and Girls), Cross Country (Boys and Girls), Track (Boys and Girls)
Academic activities: Forensics, Math Meet, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Battle of the Books, Lower School Reading Program, Drama Club, Piano, Band, and Orchestra Lessons
Outstanding faculty recognition: Very dedicated Staff
Parent organization: Home and School Society
What makes your school unique: “All that we teach is based upon Scripture, which we hold to be entirely the Word of God. “All Scripture is God-breathed.” (II Timothy 3:16), and therefore is inerrant. “Your Word is truth.” (John 17:17).”
Saint Lucy Catholic School
Address: 3101 Drexel Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Phone number: (262) 554-1801 or (262) 633-7143
Website: stlucys.tripod.com/index.html
Tuition: $2438 for members
Grades taught: K-8
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Religious requirements: None
Are they accepting voucher students? Unknown
Contact person: Rudee Koepke
Extracurricular clubs: NCEA; Band; Basketball; Academic activities: Academic Contests, Scholastic Challenge
Outstanding faculty recognition: Very devoted staff
Parent organization: Home and School Association
What makes your school unique: “The St. Lucy community are committed to providing a safe inviting environment while building the child’s self-esteem, through challenging the intellectual development of each individual child, and providing the continuing knowledge necessary to develop a life-long faith life, empowering them to become productive citizens in our global community by sharing their talents and addressing the needs of those around them.”
