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#245 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 43% of private schools
Divine Mercy School
Elementary School · South Milwaukee, WI
A private elementary school in South Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
695 COLLEGE AVE, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
- Math 68% vs WI 49% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Divine Mercy School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,146
Median home value
$216,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| E W Luther ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Mitchell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Rawson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Divine Mercy School is listed in South Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Divine Mercy School
Divine Mercy School is a private elementary school in South Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Divine Mercy School
What grades does Divine Mercy School serve?
Divine Mercy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Divine Mercy School?
Divine Mercy School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Divine Mercy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Divine Mercy School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Divine Mercy School rank in WI?
Divine Mercy School ranks #245 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Divine Mercy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Divine Mercy School 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 Divine Mercy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Divine Mercy School has 68% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Divine Mercy School a private school?
Yes, Divine Mercy School 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 Divine Mercy School a religious school?
Divine Mercy School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 764-4360
- Area population (ZIP 53172)
- 20,547
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53172; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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