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#225 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 39% of private schools
Newman Catholic Schools
School · Wausau, WI
A private school in Wausau, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1130 W BRIDGE ST, Wausau, WI 54401
- Math 47% vs WI 46% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 46% (2025)
- 8.6:1 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.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Newman 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,324/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wausau), 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
$69,542
Median home value
$186,100
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54401; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau Area Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Newman Catholic Schools is listed in Wausau, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Newman Catholic Schools
Newman Catholic Schools is a private school in Wausau, WI, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman Catholic Schools
What grades does Newman Catholic Schools serve?
Newman Catholic Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Newman Catholic Schools?
Newman Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Catholic Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Catholic Schools is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Newman Catholic Schools rank in WI?
Newman Catholic Schools ranks #225 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Newman Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Newman Catholic Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman Catholic Schools has 47% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Newman Catholic Schools a private school?
Yes, Newman 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 Newman Catholic Schools a religious school?
Newman Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marathon County
- Phone
- (715) 845-5735
- Area population (ZIP 54401)
- 31,430
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- 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 54401; 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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