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#202 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 35% of private schools
Guidance Academy
School
1800 16TH AVE, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#202 of 571
In South Milwaukee
#1 of 3
public schools
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Guidance Academy
School in South Milwaukee · grades Pre-K – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Guidance Academy
Guidance Academy is a private school in South Milwaukee, WI. Guidance Academy serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Guidance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 571 private schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Guidance Academy show 66% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- WI avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Guidance 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 Guidance Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in South Milwaukee, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Guidance Academy (this school) | 6.9 |
| Rawson Elementary | 5.3 |
| South Milwaukee Middle | 5.1 |
| South Milwaukee High | 4.6 |
| E W Luther Elementary | 8.9 |
| Blakewood Elementary | 6.3 |
| Lakeview Elementary | 6.6 |
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.
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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 20 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1800 16TH AVE, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Guidance Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. E W Luther Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Carollton Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Oak Creek), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jones Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Cudahy), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in South Milwaukee, see our South Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rawson Elementary South Milwaukee | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| South Milwaukee Middle South Milwaukee | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| South Milwaukee High South Milwaukee | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Blakewood Elementary South Milwaukee | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL South Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| E W Luther Elementary South Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Lakeview Elementary South Milwaukee | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Mitchell Elementary Cudahy | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL South Milwaukee | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Oak Creek | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Jones Elementary Cudahy | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Cudahy Middle Cudahy | 2.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Carollton Elementary Oak Creek | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Edgewood Elementary Oak Creek | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Kosciuszko Elementary Cudahy | 2.6 mi | 7.2 |
| ST MATTHEW SCHOOL Oak Creek | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Oak Creek High Oak Creek | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Oak Creek East Middle Oak Creek | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Cudahy High Cudahy | 3.1 mi | 3.9 |
| ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cudahy | 3.5 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53172 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,146
Median Home Value
$216,400
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Population
20,547
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
40.9
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|---|---|
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| MILWAUKEE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Milwaukee, WI | 6.8 |
| Mellen Public School Mellen, WI | 6.8 |
| ROCK COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Janesville, WI | 6.8 |
| GENESEE LAKE SCHOOL Oconomowoc, WI | 7.2 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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