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Assumption Catholic Schools

School

440 MEAD ST, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Private

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#254 of 571

In Wisconsin Rapids

#3 of 6

public schools

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Assumption Catholic Schools

6.6/10

School in Wisconsin Rapids · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Central Oaks Academy

4.6/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Howe Elementary

7.3/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Assumption Catholic Schools

Assumption Catholic Schools is a private school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Assumption Catholic Schools serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Assumption Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Assumption Catholic Schools show 39% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it comparesOn par with WI schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • WI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Assumption Catholic Schools sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Assumption Catholic Schools is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Assumption Catholic Schools compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
This School
vs
14.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
392
This School
vs
403
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.6% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
Asian 1% vs 0%
Assumption Catholic Schools Wisconsin Rapids Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Assumption Catholic Schools (this school) 6.6
Central Oaks Academy 4.6
Howe Elementary 7.3
Grove Elementary 6.6
Pitsch Early Learning Center 3.7
Mead Elementary 5.7
Lincoln High 4.7
Woodside Elementary 5.2
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle 5.6
Washington Elementary 6.5
River Cities High 5.6
Grant Elementary 7.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,097.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 392
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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 WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.4% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
42.0% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 49.3% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
43.0% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 93.9%
Hispanic 2.6%
Black 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

440 MEAD ST, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Assumption Catholic Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. Grant Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 5.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Howe Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wisconsin Rapids, see our Wisconsin Rapids schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Central Oaks Academy Wisconsin Rapids 0.3 mi 4.6
Howe Elementary Wisconsin Rapids 0.6 mi 7.3
OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wisconsin Rapids 0.6 mi 7.0
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wisconsin Rapids 0.7 mi 6.3
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Wisconsin Rapids 0.7 mi 6.7
Grove Elementary Wisconsin Rapids 1.0 mi 6.6
ST PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wisconsin Rapids 0.9 mi 4.2
Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids 1.1 mi 5.7
Pitsch Early Learning Center Wisconsin Rapids 1.0 mi 3.7
Woodside Elementary Wisconsin Rapids 1.5 mi 5.2
Lincoln High Wisconsin Rapids 1.2 mi 4.7
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle Wisconsin Rapids 1.5 mi 5.6
Washington Elementary Wisconsin Rapids 2.0 mi 6.5
John Edwards Middle Port Edwards 3.1 mi 6.8
John Edwards High Port Edwards 3.1 mi 4.5
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School Port Edwards 3.1 mi 6.4
River Cities High Wisconsin Rapids 3.0 mi 5.6
GOOD SHEPHERD EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wisconsin Rapids 6.0 mi 3.9
Humke Elementary Nekoosa 6.4 mi 4.8
Grant Elementary Wisconsin Rapids 5.7 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54494 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,087

Median Home Value

$170,800

Median Rent

$954/mo

Population

27,516

College Educated

22.9%

Homeownership

78.3%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Median Age

45.8

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NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Wausau, WI 6.8
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BAY CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Green Bay, WI 6.3
GUIDANCE ACADEMY South Milwaukee, WI 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Assumption Catholic Schools

What grades does Assumption Catholic Schools serve?

Assumption Catholic Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Assumption Catholic Schools?

Assumption Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Assumption Catholic Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Assumption Catholic Schools is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Assumption Catholic Schools rank in WI?

Assumption Catholic Schools ranks #254 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Assumption Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Assumption Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Assumption Catholic Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Assumption Catholic Schools has 39% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Assumption Catholic Schools a private school?

Yes, Assumption Catholic Schools is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Assumption Catholic Schools a religious school?

Assumption Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
392
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wood County

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