Below Average
#519 of 571 private schools in WI
Messmer Catholic Schools
School · Milwaukee, WI
A private school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
742 W CAPITOL DR, Milwaukee, WI 53206
- Math 18% vs WI 34% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs WI 36% (2025)
- 15.1:1 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 Messmer Catholic Schools 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,995
Median home value
$70,800
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
37.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believers in Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Cross Trainers AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Clara Mohammed School Inc.Private · tuition | 8.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Eastbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Messmer Catholic Schools is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Messmer Catholic Schools
Messmer Catholic Schools is a private school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 1,211 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Messmer Catholic Schools
What grades does Messmer Catholic Schools serve?
Messmer Catholic Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Messmer Catholic Schools?
Messmer Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Messmer Catholic Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Messmer Catholic Schools is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Messmer Catholic Schools rank in WI?
Messmer Catholic Schools ranks #519 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Messmer Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Messmer Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Messmer Catholic Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Messmer Catholic Schools has 18% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Messmer Catholic Schools a private school?
Yes, Messmer Catholic Schools 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 Messmer Catholic Schools a religious school?
Messmer Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 264-5440
- Area population (ZIP 53206)
- 20,219
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 53206; 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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