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#476 of 571 private schools in WI

Nativity Jesuit Academy

Elementary School

1515 S 29TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Private

Enrollment

231

Student-Teacher

16.5:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#476 of 571

In Milwaukee

#63 of 74

public schools

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Nativity Jesuit Academy

5.1/10

Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Seeds of Health Elementary Program

6.8/10

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6.4/10

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About Nativity Jesuit Academy

Nativity Jesuit Academy is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Nativity Jesuit Academy serves approximately 231 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Nativity Jesuit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Nativity Jesuit Academy show 65% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.7 pts below WI schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Nativity Jesuit 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

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How Nativity Jesuit Academy compares to 143 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
This School
vs
21.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
231
This School
vs
412
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 100% vs 0%
Nativity Jesuit Academy Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Nativity Jesuit Academy (this school) 5.1
Seeds of Health Elementary Program 6.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes 4.8
Doerfler Elementary 4.0
Greenfield Bilingual 4.2
Mitchell Elementary 3.8
Rogers Street Academy 5.6
Longfellow Elementary 4.1
U S Grant School 4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School 8.3
Forest Home Elementary 6.2
Lincoln Avenue Elementary 5.3
Kagel Elementary 4.2
Rocketship Southside Community Prep 6.8
Carmen Middle School South 6.2
Hayes Bilingual School 5.5
Bruce Guadalupe 7.8
Allen-Field Elementary 4.6
Stellar Collegiate Charter School 7.7
United Community Center Acosta Middle School 7.6
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language 5.2

Showing 20 of 143 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

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 3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,462
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 231
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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)

Math Proficiency 65.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49.9% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 55.2% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1515 S 29TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nativity Jesuit Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Seeds of Health Elementary Program (rated 6.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rocketship Southside Community Prep (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE (rated 6.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Seeds of Health Elementary Program Milwaukee 0.2 mi 6.8
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee 0.2 mi 6.4
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus Milwaukee 0.3 mi 5.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes Milwaukee 0.3 mi 4.8
Doerfler Elementary Milwaukee 0.3 mi 4.0
TRANSCENTER FOR YOUTH/EL PUENTE HIGH Milwaukee 0.4 mi 5.4
Greenfield Bilingual Milwaukee 0.5 mi 4.2
CHRIST-ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee 0.5 mi 6.1
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee 0.6 mi 5.6
Mitchell Elementary Milwaukee 0.5 mi 3.8
U S Grant School Milwaukee 0.7 mi 4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School Milwaukee 0.7 mi 8.3
Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee 0.7 mi 4.1
Escuela Verde Milwaukee 0.7 mi 6.5
CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee 0.9 mi 5.6
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee 1.0 mi 6.1
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee 1.0 mi 6.2
Rocketship Southside Community Prep Milwaukee 1.4 mi 6.8
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee 1.2 mi 5.3
South Division High Milwaukee 1.1 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,207

Median Home Value

$148,400

Median Rent

$933/mo

Population

58,375

College Educated

11.1%

Homeownership

47.2%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

23.1%

Median Age

31.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nativity Jesuit Academy

What grades does Nativity Jesuit Academy serve?

Nativity Jesuit Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Nativity Jesuit Academy?

Nativity Jesuit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity Jesuit Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Nativity Jesuit Academy is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nativity Jesuit Academy rank in WI?

Nativity Jesuit Academy ranks #476 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Nativity Jesuit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Nativity Jesuit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Nativity Jesuit Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nativity Jesuit Academy has 65% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Nativity Jesuit Academy a private school?

Yes, Nativity Jesuit Academy 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 Nativity Jesuit Academy a religious school?

Nativity Jesuit Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
50 Good Transit
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
231
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County

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