Very Good
#53 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 9% of private schools
Salam School
School · Milwaukee, WI
A private school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4707 S 13TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53221
- Math 51% vs WI 45% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 45% (2025)
- 9.9:1 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.
How we rate schools
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 Salam 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), 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
$61,640
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$1,071/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53221; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Time 4 Learning Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK | 2.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 3.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salam School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Salam School
Salam School is a private school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 796 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salam School
What grades does Salam School serve?
Salam School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Salam School?
Salam School has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salam School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salam School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Salam School rank in WI?
Salam School ranks #53 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Salam School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salam School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Salam School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salam School has 51% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Salam School a private school?
Yes, Salam School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Salam School a religious school?
Salam School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 796
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 282-0504
- Area population (ZIP 53221)
- 38,428
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 53221; 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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