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#106 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 18% of private schools

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee

High School · Menomonee Falls, WI

A private high school in Menomonee Falls, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

N74W13646 APPLETON AVE, Menomonee Falls, WI 53008

  • Math 61% vs WI 31% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs WI 35% (2025)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,335
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment90
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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

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
31%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
35%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average596/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menomonee Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White84.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Two or More5.6%
Asian2.2%
Pacific Islander1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Falls Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–120.9 mi45Compare →
Menomonee Falls HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.9 mi1,291Compare →
Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–102.0 mi191Compare →
Vincent Accelerated AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.69–122.4 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is listed in Menomonee Falls, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is a private high school in Menomonee Falls, WI, serving approximately 90 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee

What grades does Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee serve?

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee?

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee?

The student-teacher ratio at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee rank in WI?

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee ranks #106 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee's MySchoolScout rating?

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee has 61% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee a private school?

Yes, Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee 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 Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee a religious school?

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
90
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County
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.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22

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