Private School
Local Options
Menomonie Private Schools
Reopened fall of 2022!
3K - 5th grade - Participates in the CHOICE program. Usually space is available.
3K - 8th grade - Participates in the CHOICE program. The school runs mostly full.
Participates in the CHOICE program. A new Christian school opening in Fall of 2024.
Area Schools Outside Menomonie
From their website:
"Anthony Acres is a public charter school through the School District of Mondovi on a 34 acre wooded property on Hwy 37. Our school provides a place-based education through a project based learning structure to 6th through 12th graders. Students at Anthony Acres School enjoy a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) based curriculum with a focus on education outdoors."
This from their website:
"Ave Maria Academy provides faith based education for 3 year old pre-school through 8th grade. Little Lamb Pre-School provides a two day per week opportunity for children ages 3-4 years old to socialize with others. Teaching in the Catholic traditions, Ave Maria Academy educates students Kindergarten through 8th grade in a rich variety of spiritual, academic, social, and emotional opportunities. This wholistic approach offers an individualized instruction provided in smaller classroom sizes. An educational alternative for your child, Ave Maria Academy and Little Lamb Pre-School strives to meet individual needs of every student."
From an email conversation with Ashley Wolterstorff, Enrollment & Tuition Coordinator, awolterstorff@case.k12.wi.us on 10/13/21.
"Masking in all grade levels is optional."
"We welcome students to enroll at any time of the year."
"We do have a few grade levels that are at capacity in certain buildings, but in most cases we still have space to accommodate additional students."
"Yes, we have students from Dunn County. Regis does not offer any resources for transportaiton for students from Dunn County."
Regis participates in the CHOICE program.
From a mailing:
"Venture Academy is an innovative Christian school that will be opening in the Fall of 2024, initially serving students K-6 right here in Chippewa Valley. Students at Venture will learn from a Christian worldview while having the freedom to explore their God-given callings. Our students will be empowered to take ownership over their education in hands-on learning environments where high moral values are modeled, taught, and lived."
Editorial Comment: Looking at the list above there are a lot of options for elementary aged children. We could use more private options for middle and high school students. Which brings us to the following . . .
How to Start a Private School
Resources
Here is a lengthy pdf list of private schools in the Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls area from Education Options in the Chippewa Valley. You can communicate with them through their Facebook group.