Very Good
#133 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 23% of private schools
Messmer Saint Rose
Elementary School
514 N 31ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#133 of 571
In Milwaukee
#17 of 74
public schools
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Messmer Saint Rose
Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Messmer Saint Rose
Messmer Saint Rose is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Messmer Saint Rose serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Messmer Saint Rose has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 571 private schools in WI.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Messmer Saint Rose 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 Messmer Saint Rose compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Messmer Saint Rose (this school) | 7.3 |
| Woodlands School - State Street Campus | 2.1 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language | 5.2 |
| Story Elementary | 5.0 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | 4.2 |
| Bethune Academy | 4.4 |
| Highland Community School | 7.2 |
| Doerfler Elementary | 4.0 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 4.1 |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning | 2.5 |
| Westside Academy | 5.5 |
| Seeds of Health Elementary Program | 6.8 |
| Starms Discovery | 4.0 |
| Siefert Elementary | 4.9 |
| Milwaukee County Youth Education Center | — |
| Woodlands School | 5.8 |
| Brown Street Academy | 5.4 |
| Hawley Environmental School | 3.1 |
| Starms Early Childhood | 3.8 |
| Kagel Elementary | 4.2 |
| ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes | 4.8 |
Showing 20 of 145 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
514 N 31ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Messmer Saint Rose may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Highland Community School (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is MESSMER ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10), with a comparable rating. Additionally, NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE (rated 6.4/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MESSMER ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukee | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Pathways High Milwaukee | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Woodlands School - State Street Campus Milwaukee | 0.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language Milwaukee | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Story Elementary Milwaukee | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Groppi High Milwaukee | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science Milwaukee | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Escuela Verde Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Bethune Academy Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Doerfler Elementary Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| TRANSCENTER FOR YOUTH/EL PUENTE HIGH Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Highland Community School Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Westside Academy Milwaukee | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Transition High Milwaukee | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY Milwaukee | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,585
Median Home Value
$196,300
Median Rent
$924/mo
Population
27,407
College Educated
31.2%
Homeownership
39.7%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
25%
Median Age
33.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethesda Elementary Waukesha, WI | 7.3 |
| Birnamwood Elementary Birnamwood, WI | 7.3 |
| Cashton Elementary Cashton, WI | 7.3 |
| Clayton Elementary Neenah, WI | 7.3 |
| Core Knowledge Charter School Verona, WI | 7.3 |
| Country View Elementary Verona, WI | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Messmer Saint Rose
What grades does Messmer Saint Rose serve?
Messmer Saint Rose serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Messmer Saint Rose?
Messmer Saint Rose has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Messmer Saint Rose?
The student-teacher ratio at Messmer Saint Rose is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Messmer Saint Rose rank in WI?
Messmer Saint Rose ranks #133 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Messmer Saint Rose's MySchoolScout rating?
Messmer Saint Rose has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Messmer Saint Rose a private school?
Yes, Messmer Saint Rose 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 Saint Rose a religious school?
Messmer Saint Rose has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 264-5440
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