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#488 of 571 private schools in WI

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

Elementary School

1420 W SCOTT ST, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Private

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#488 of 571

In Milwaukee

#65 of 74

public schools

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Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

5.0/10

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

Kagel Elementary

4.2/10

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4.5/10

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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 520 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 571 private schools in WI.

How it compares1.8 pts below WI schools
  • This school 5.0 · 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
This School
vs
21.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
520
This School
vs
407
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 98.3% vs 0%
White 1.3% vs 0%
Black 0.2% vs 0%
Asian 0.2% vs 0%
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee (this school) 5.0
Kagel Elementary 4.2
Bruce Guadalupe 7.8
Longfellow Elementary 4.1
Allen-Field Elementary 4.6
Forest Home Elementary 6.2
United Community Center Acosta Middle School 7.6
Vieau Elementary 5.0
Mitchell Elementary 3.8
Hayes Bilingual School 5.5
La Causa Charter School 4.8
Rogers Street Academy 5.6
Doerfler Elementary 4.0
Lincoln Avenue Elementary 5.3
Seeds of Health Elementary Program 6.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes 4.8
Carmen Middle School South 6.2
Stellar Collegiate Charter School 7.7
Lad Lake Synergy School 8.3
U S Grant School 4.3
Riley Dual Language Montessori School 4.3

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,342.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 3%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Enrollment 520
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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)

Hispanic 98.3%
White 1.3%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1420 W SCOTT ST, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame School of Milwaukee may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bruce Guadalupe (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Forest Home Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee 0.0 mi 5.4
Kagel Elementary Milwaukee 0.2 mi 4.2
South Division High Milwaukee 0.4 mi 4.5
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee 0.4 mi 6.1
CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee 0.4 mi 5.6
Bruce Guadalupe Milwaukee 0.4 mi 7.8
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee 0.6 mi 6.2
Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee 0.5 mi 4.1
Allen-Field Elementary Milwaukee 0.6 mi 4.6
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Milwaukee 0.7 mi 3.8
CHRIST-ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee 0.6 mi 6.1
United Community Center Acosta Middle School Milwaukee 0.6 mi 7.6
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee 0.8 mi 5.5
Mitchell Elementary Milwaukee 0.8 mi 3.8
Vieau Elementary Milwaukee 0.7 mi 5.0
Bradley Technology High Milwaukee 0.8 mi 3.9
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee 0.9 mi 6.4
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee 1.0 mi 5.6
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee 1.2 mi 5.3
La Causa Charter School Milwaukee 1.0 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,645

Median Home Value

$106,000

Median Rent

$964/mo

Population

40,008

College Educated

14.6%

Homeownership

26.4%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

32.6%

Median Age

29.1

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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 520 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is 16:1. 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 #488 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 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

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
87 Very Walkable
Transit Score
50 Good Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
520
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County

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