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#346 of 571 private schools in WI

Holy Apostles School

Elementary School · New Berlin, WI

A private elementary school in New Berlin, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3875 S 159TH ST, New Berlin, WI 53151

  • 14.7:1 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)
C+4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,199.3
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment328
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Apostles 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,058/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Berlin), 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

$99,248

Median home value

$351,300

Median rent

$1,424/mo

College educated

47.2%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.4%
Hispanic11.9%
Two or More4.3%
Asian1.8%
Black0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.0privatePK–80.3 mi206Compare →
Ronald Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–61.0 mi677Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.2 mi588Compare →
Poplar Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–61.5 mi478Compare →

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.

Holy Apostles School is listed in New Berlin, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Apostles School

Holy Apostles School is a private elementary school in New Berlin, WI, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 571 private schools in WI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Apostles School

What grades does Holy Apostles School serve?

Holy Apostles School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Apostles School?

Holy Apostles School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Apostles School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Apostles School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Apostles School rank in WI?

Holy Apostles School ranks #346 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Holy Apostles School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Apostles School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Apostles School a private school?

Yes, Holy Apostles 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 Holy Apostles School a religious school?

Holy Apostles School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
328
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County
Area population (ZIP 53151)
32,865
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
44.6
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.
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 53151; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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