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#292 of 571 private schools in WI

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

Elementary School

1425 S 26TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

521

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

521

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#292 of 571

In Milwaukee

#37 of 74

public schools

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About Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Notre Dame School of Milwaukee serves approximately 521 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Notre Dame School of Milwaukee show 60% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.4 pts below WI schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee 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.

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How Notre Dame School of Milwaukee compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

521

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 94% vs 0%

White 1.3% vs 0%

Black 0.4% vs 0%

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee (this school)	—	521	12.4:1	6.4
Doerfler Elementary	0.3 mi	550	16.2:1	4.0
Seeds of Health Elementary Program	0.4 mi	377	15.7:1	6.8
Mitchell Elementary	0.4 mi	613	15.3:1	3.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes	0.4 mi	620	19.4:1	4.8
Longfellow Elementary	0.5 mi	718	16.7:1	4.1
Rogers Street Academy	0.6 mi	570	15.8:1	5.6
Greenfield Bilingual	0.6 mi	555	15.9:1	4.2
U S Grant School	0.8 mi	582	16.6:1	4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School	0.8 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
Forest Home Elementary	0.9 mi	537	11.7:1	6.2
Kagel Elementary	1.1 mi	267	16.7:1	4.2
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	1.1 mi	416	16:1	5.3
Bruce Guadalupe	1.3 mi	1,410	15.5:1	7.8
Hayes Bilingual School	1.3 mi	638	17.7:1	5.5
Allen-Field Elementary	1.3 mi	474	12.5:1	4.6
Carmen Middle School South	1.4 mi	206	13.7:1	6.2
Rocketship Southside Community Prep	1.5 mi	398	18.1:1	6.8
United Community Center Acosta Middle School	1.5 mi	180	11.2:1	7.6
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	1.6 mi	217	12.8:1	7.7
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language	1.6 mi	491	15.3:1	5.2

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

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

B 5.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 11%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.2 / 10

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Enrollment 521

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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 59.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 51.8% (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 94.0%

Two or More 4.2%

White 1.3%

Black 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1425 S 26TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame School of Milwaukee may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Seeds of Health Elementary Program (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Forest Home Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CHRIST-ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.2 mi	231	5.1
CHRIST-ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.3 mi	200	6.1
Doerfler Elementary Milwaukee	0.3 mi	550	4.0
Mitchell Elementary Milwaukee	0.4 mi	613	3.8
Seeds of Health Elementary Program Milwaukee	0.4 mi	377	6.8
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus Milwaukee	0.4 mi	399	5.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes Milwaukee	0.4 mi	620	4.8
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee	0.6 mi	570	5.6
Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee	0.5 mi	718	4.1
TRANSCENTER FOR YOUTH/EL PUENTE HIGH Milwaukee	0.6 mi	118	5.4
U S Grant School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	582	4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	35	8.3
Greenfield Bilingual Milwaukee	0.6 mi	555	4.2
CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.7 mi	424	5.6
Escuela Verde Milwaukee	0.8 mi	120	6.5
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	0.8 mi	48	6.1
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	537	6.2
South Division High Milwaukee	0.9 mi	842	4.5
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.9 mi	520	5.0
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.9 mi	175	5.4

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
East Elementary Milton, WI	425	6.4
Frank Elementary Kenosha, WI	371	6.4
Lac du Flambeau Elementary Lac Du Flambeau, WI	487	6.4
MacArthur Elementary Germantown, WI	484	6.4
Marinette Intermediate Marinette, WI	393	6.4
Mondovi Elementary Mondovi, WI	495	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

What grades does Notre Dame School of Milwaukee serve?

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Notre Dame School of Milwaukee?

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame School of Milwaukee?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame School of Milwaukee rank in WI?

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee ranks #292 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Notre Dame School of Milwaukee's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Notre Dame School of Milwaukee?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has 60% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Notre Dame School of Milwaukee a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame School of Milwaukee 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 Notre Dame School of Milwaukee a religious school?

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 63 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 521
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 42
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 719-0180

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