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#347 of 571 private schools in WI

Our Lady Queen of Peace School

Elementary School · Madison, WI

A private elementary school in Madison, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

418 HOLLY AVE, Madison, WI 53711

  • Math 30% vs WI 50% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs WI 49% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,072.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment441
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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.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
50%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady Queen of Peace School 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,124/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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

$101,236

Median home value

$387,600

Median rent

$1,357/mo

College educated

66%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.4%
Two or More4.1%
Black3.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Pacific Islander2.7%
Asian1.6%
Native American0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Midvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–20.3 mi372Compare →
Van Hise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7K–50.7 mi421Compare →
Wingra SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–80.7 mi100Compare →
Thoreau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.0 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Our Lady Queen of Peace School is listed in Madison, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady Queen of Peace School

Our Lady Queen of Peace School is a private elementary school in Madison, WI, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady Queen of Peace School

What grades does Our Lady Queen of Peace School serve?

Our Lady Queen of Peace School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady Queen of Peace School?

Our Lady Queen of Peace School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Peace School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Peace School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady Queen of Peace School rank in WI?

Our Lady Queen of Peace School ranks #347 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Our Lady Queen of Peace School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady Queen of Peace School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 30% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Our Lady Queen of Peace School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady Queen of Peace School 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace School a religious school?

Our Lady Queen of Peace School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
441
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large City
County
Dane County
Area population (ZIP 53711)
50,474
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 53711; 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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