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Join us for Spring Family Weekend!
April 17-19 will be an exciting weekend for families to experience first-hand what makes Wayland so special.
#1 Boarding School in Wisconsin
Wayland Academy tops the rankings again this year and earned an A+ overall.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
Commencement is only two months away! Celebrate the Class of 2026 with us.
Environmental Biology Program
A unique program that combines hands-on fieldwork with classroom studies.
STEAM Program
From hands-on experiments to creative problem-solving, our STEAM Program integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math to spark innovation and bring ideas to life.
Media Studies Program
Interested in producing multimedia advertising campaigns, creating your own website, or analyzing tropes in film and TV? Our Media Studies Program has it all.
Homecoming Wayland Style
Homecoming 2025 was one to remember!
Wayland welcomes you to the heartland.
Come discover how our small-town values support your big dreams.
At Wayland you have the opportunity to explore your talents (even the ones you haven't discovered yet), grow your leadership skills, and find your own way to shine—alongside other students who are rooting for your success.
An institution of excellence since 1855, Wayland Academy prepares each student for college and life beyond. Our liberal arts curriculum and support-centered campus programs allow our students to live out their fullest potential. For nearly two centuries, building knowledge and shaping character has been our top priority.
Knowledge
At the heart of the Wayland experience is a comprehensive, stimulating academic program for students of all interests.
Character
Students are surrounded by a community that celebrates kindness and generosity, shaping a graduate that’s confident, compassionate, and full of integrity.
Community
Wayland is a warm, welcoming community of students, faculty and staff. Students are surrounded by close connections and are comfortable being their genuine selves around their peers.
6:1
Student Teacher Ratio
24
Advanced Placement (AP) classes available
30+
countries represented within our student body
3
signature programs—media studies, STEAM, environmental science
55-acres
a campus with plenty of space to roam
14+
different types of music lessons offered
9+
art classes available, taught by a resident artist
19
weekends filled with activities
20
Big Red sports teams
In the News
![Group photo of Wayland Academy's Speech Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775745386/waylandorg/ge46h1mibscypwvbh8uw/SpeechTeam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775745386/waylandorg/ge46h1mibscypwvbh8uw/SpeechTeam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775745386/waylandorg/ge46h1mibscypwvbh8uw/SpeechTeam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775745386/waylandorg/ge46h1mibscypwvbh8uw/SpeechTeam.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775745386/waylandorg/ge46h1mibscypwvbh8uw/SpeechTeam.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775745386/waylandorg/ge46h1mibscypwvbh8uw/SpeechTeam.jpg","width":2200}])
The Wayland Academy Speech Team is headed to the Wisconsin Forensic Coaches' Association State Tournament in Neenah, Wisconsin, this Saturday, April 11, after a great 2025-26 season.