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#281 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 49% of private schools

Pacelli Catholic High School

School

1301 MARIA DR, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Private

Enrollment

553

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#281 of 571

In Stevens Point

#6 of 6

public schools

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Pacelli Catholic High School

6.4/10

School in Stevens Point · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Stevens Point Area Senior High

4.8/10

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6.6/10

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About Pacelli Catholic High School

Pacelli Catholic High School is a private school in Stevens Point, WI. Pacelli Catholic High School serves approximately 553 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Pacelli Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Pacelli Catholic High School show 38% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it comparesOn par with WI schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • WI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Pacelli Catholic High School 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 Pacelli Catholic High School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Stevens Point, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
22:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
553
This School
vs
413
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%
Black 0.5% vs 0%
Asian 0.5% vs 0%
Pacelli Catholic High School Stevens Point Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Pacelli Catholic High School (this school) 6.4
Stevens Point Area Senior High 4.8
Madison Elementary 7.3
Juvenile Detention
P J Jacobs Junior High 6.1
Jefferson Elementary 7.3
Washington Elementary 5.8
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning 4.1
Point of Discovery School 3.9
McKinley Center 6.3
Preschool Options 5.3
Point 4 the Future 3.4
Benjamin Franklin Junior High 6.0
Bannach Elementary 7.7
McDill Elementary 7.2

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)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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Enrollment 553
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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 37.6% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
33.8% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 36.2% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
35.6% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 97.8%
Hispanic 1.1%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1301 MARIA DR, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pacelli Catholic High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. STEVENS POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, STEVENS POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY/PK (rated 7.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Stevens Point, see our Stevens Point schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Stevens Point Area Senior High Stevens Point 0.5 mi 4.8
PACELLI CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Stevens Point 0.5 mi 6.6
Madison Elementary Stevens Point 0.5 mi 7.3
ST STEPHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stevens Point 0.8 mi 7.4
ST STEPHEN SCHOOL Stevens Point 0.7 mi 6.8
Juvenile Detention Stevens Point 0.9 mi
Jefferson Elementary Stevens Point 1.0 mi 7.3
P J Jacobs Junior High Stevens Point 1.0 mi 6.1
STEVENS POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY/PK Stevens Point 1.4 mi 7.0
STEVENS POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Stevens Point 1.4 mi 7.4
Washington Elementary Stevens Point 1.4 mi 5.8
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning Stevens Point 1.7 mi 4.1
Point of Discovery School Stevens Point 1.7 mi 3.9
McKinley Center Stevens Point 1.9 mi 6.3
Preschool Options Stevens Point 2.5 mi 5.3
Point 4 the Future Stevens Point 2.5 mi 3.4
Benjamin Franklin Junior High Stevens Point 2.5 mi 6.0
McDill Elementary Stevens Point 3.4 mi 7.2
Bannach Elementary Stevens Point 3.0 mi 7.7
Plover-Whiting Elementary Plover 4.6 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54481 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,234

Median Home Value

$191,700

Median Rent

$853/mo

Population

27,878

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

55.8%

Avg Commute

16.8 min

Poverty Rate

15%

Median Age

30.3

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SHEBOYGAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sheboygan, WI 6.5
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Wisconsin Rapids, WI 6.6
CROSS TRAINERS ACADEMY Milwaukee, WI 6.2
The Lincoln Academy Beloit, WI 6.7
NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Wausau, WI 6.8
Racine Alternative Learning Racine, WI 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pacelli Catholic High School

What grades does Pacelli Catholic High School serve?

Pacelli Catholic High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pacelli Catholic High School?

Pacelli Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacelli Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacelli Catholic High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pacelli Catholic High School rank in WI?

Pacelli Catholic High School ranks #281 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Pacelli Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacelli Catholic High School 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 Pacelli Catholic High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacelli Catholic High School has 38% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Pacelli Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Pacelli Catholic High 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 Pacelli Catholic High School a religious school?

Pacelli Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Bike Score
70 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
553
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Portage County

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