Excellent
#28 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 5% of private schools
Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Elementary School
6401 N SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 1, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#28 of 571
In Milwaukee
#4 of 74
public schools
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Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Milwaukee Jewish Day School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee Jewish Day School serves approximately 152 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Milwaukee Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 571 private schools in WI.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 152 students, Milwaukee Jewish Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Milwaukee Jewish Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Milwaukee Jewish Day School 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 Milwaukee Jewish Day School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Stormonth Elementary | 9.2 |
| Pratt Elementary | 5.4 |
| Milwaukee Excellence Charter School | 3.0 |
| Thurston Woods Elementary | 4.4 |
| Southeastern | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 4.2 |
| Barbee Elementary | 6.6 |
| Bayside Middle | 9.6 |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | 4.5 |
| Green Tree Preparatory Academy | 4.2 |
| Andrew S Douglas Middle | 7.1 |
| Keefe Avenue Elementary | 5.3 |
| Clemens Elementary | 4.2 |
| Franklin Elementary | 3.4 |
| King Jr Elementary | 5.4 |
| Fratney Elementary | 3.9 |
| Barton Elementary | 4.9 |
| LaFollette Elementary | 4.8 |
| Hampton Elementary | 6.0 |
| Gaenslen Elementary | 3.5 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
6401 N SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 1, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Milwaukee Jewish Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stormonth Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BADER HILLEL ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Richards Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Whitefish Bay), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BADER HILLEL ACADEMY Milwaukee | 0.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Richards Elementary Whitefish Bay | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Nicolet High Glendale | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ST MONICA SCHOOL Whitefish Bay | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Stormonth Elementary Milwaukee | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Parkway Elementary Glendale | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| ST EUGENE SCHOOL Fox Point | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Whitefish Bay Middle Whitefish Bay | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| TORAH ACADEMY OF MILWAUKEE Glendale | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Glendale | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Whitefish Bay High Whitefish Bay | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| BADER HILLEL HIGH SCHOOL Glendale | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL Whitefish Bay | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Cumberland Elementary Whitefish Bay | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| NORTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Glendale | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| EASTBROOK ACADEMY Milwaukee | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Pratt Elementary Milwaukee | 2.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Maple Dale School Fox Point | 2.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Glen Hills Middle Glendale | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,044
Median Home Value
$426,100
Median Rent
$1,519/mo
Population
30,381
College Educated
73.3%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Median Age
40.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eagleville Charter School Eagle, WI | 8.2 |
| Fox River Academy Appleton, WI | 8.2 |
| MADISON COMMUNITY MONTESSORI Middleton, WI | 8.2 |
| Prairie View Elementary De Soto, WI | 8.2 |
| River Ridge Elementary Patch Grove, WI | 8.2 |
| Albany Elementary Albany, WI | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Jewish Day School
What grades does Milwaukee Jewish Day School serve?
Milwaukee Jewish Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Jewish Day School?
Milwaukee Jewish Day School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Jewish Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Jewish Day School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Milwaukee Jewish Day School rank in WI?
Milwaukee Jewish Day School ranks #28 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Milwaukee Jewish Day School a private school?
Yes, Milwaukee Jewish Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Milwaukee Jewish Day School a religious school?
Milwaukee Jewish Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 967-8307
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