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#202 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 35% of private schools
Guidance Academy
School · South Milwaukee, WI
A private school in South Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
1800 16TH AVE, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
- Math 66% vs WI 45% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs WI 45% (2025)
- 15:1 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.
How we rate schools
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 Guidance Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 2.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Badger State Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Salam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 796 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guidance Academy is listed in South Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Guidance Academy
Guidance Academy is a private school in South Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guidance Academy
What grades does Guidance Academy serve?
Guidance Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Guidance Academy?
Guidance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Guidance Academy is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Guidance Academy rank in WI?
Guidance Academy ranks #202 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Guidance Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Guidance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Guidance Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guidance Academy has 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Guidance Academy a private school?
Yes, Guidance Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Guidance Academy a religious school?
Guidance Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 312-8755
- 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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