Excellent
#43 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 7% of private schools
Bader Hillel Academy
Elementary School
6401 N SANTA MONICA BLVD, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#43 of 571
In Milwaukee
#7 of 74
public schools
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Bader Hillel Academy
Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bader Hillel Academy
Bader Hillel Academy is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Bader Hillel Academy serves approximately 155 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bader Hillel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 571 private schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Bader Hillel Academy show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 155 students, Bader Hillel Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Bader Hillel Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bader Hillel Academy 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
BetaHow Bader Hillel Academy compares to 143 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bader Hillel Academy (this school) | 8.0 |
| Stormonth Elementary | 9.2 |
| Pratt Elementary | 5.4 |
| Milwaukee Excellence Charter School | 3.0 |
| Thurston Woods Elementary | 4.4 |
| Southeastern | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 4.2 |
| Barbee Elementary | 6.6 |
| Bayside Middle | 9.6 |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | 4.5 |
| Green Tree Preparatory Academy | 4.2 |
| Andrew S Douglas Middle | 7.1 |
| Keefe Avenue Elementary | 5.3 |
| Clemens Elementary | 4.2 |
| Franklin Elementary | 3.4 |
| King Jr Elementary | 5.4 |
| Fratney Elementary | 3.9 |
| Barton Elementary | 4.9 |
| LaFollette Elementary | 4.8 |
| Hampton Elementary | 6.0 |
| Gaenslen Elementary | 3.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6401 N SANTA MONICA BLVD, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bader Hillel Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stormonth Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Richards Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Whitefish Bay), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Milwaukee | 0.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Richards Elementary Whitefish Bay | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Nicolet High Glendale | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ST MONICA SCHOOL Whitefish Bay | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Stormonth Elementary Milwaukee | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Parkway Elementary Glendale | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| ST EUGENE SCHOOL Fox Point | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Whitefish Bay Middle Whitefish Bay | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| TORAH ACADEMY OF MILWAUKEE Glendale | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Glendale | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Whitefish Bay High Whitefish Bay | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| BADER HILLEL HIGH SCHOOL Glendale | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL Whitefish Bay | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Cumberland Elementary Whitefish Bay | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| NORTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Glendale | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| EASTBROOK ACADEMY Milwaukee | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Pratt Elementary Milwaukee | 2.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Maple Dale School Fox Point | 2.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Glen Hills Middle Glendale | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,044
Median Home Value
$426,100
Median Rent
$1,519/mo
Population
30,381
College Educated
73.3%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Median Age
40.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bader Hillel Academy
What grades does Bader Hillel Academy serve?
Bader Hillel Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bader Hillel Academy?
Bader Hillel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bader Hillel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bader Hillel Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bader Hillel Academy rank in WI?
Bader Hillel Academy ranks #43 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Bader Hillel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bader Hillel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Bader Hillel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bader Hillel Academy has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Bader Hillel Academy a private school?
Yes, Bader Hillel Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bader Hillel Academy a religious school?
Bader Hillel Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 962-9545
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