Excellent
#9 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 1% of private schools
The Prairie School
School · Wind Point, WI
A private school in Wind Point, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4050 LIGHTHOUSE DR, Wind Point, WI 53402
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Prairie School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low75/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,125
Median home value
$224,200
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Siena Catholic Schools of RacinePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,482 | Compare → |
| Bull Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK | 4.6 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| All District 4 Year Old KindergartenEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 4.7 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Prairie School is listed in Wind Point, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Prairie School
The Prairie School is a private school in Wind Point, WI, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 571 private schools in WI.
What's said publicly about The Prairie School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Prairie School
What grades does The Prairie School serve?
The Prairie School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Prairie School?
The Prairie School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Prairie School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Prairie School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Prairie School rank in WI?
The Prairie School ranks #9 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is The Prairie School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Prairie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Prairie School a private school?
Yes, The Prairie School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Prairie School a religious school?
No, The Prairie School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Racine County
- Phone
- (262) 752-2501
- Area population (ZIP 53402)
- 35,272
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53402; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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