Needs Improvement

#556 of 571 private schools in WI

St Anthony School

School

1747 S 9TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,391

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,391

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#556 of 571

In Milwaukee

#73 of 74

public schools

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About St Anthony School

St Anthony School is a private school in Milwaukee, WI. St Anthony School serves approximately 1,391 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Anthony School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Anthony School show 21% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares2.6 pts below WI schools

3.8

This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
WI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Anthony 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 St Anthony School compares to 178 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

This School

21.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,391

This School

427

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.8

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 98.7% vs 0%

White 0.7% vs 0%

Black 0.4% vs 0%

Asian 0.1% vs 0%

St Anthony School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Anthony School (this school)	—	1,391	18.1:1	3.8
Hayes Bilingual School	0.2 mi	638	17.7:1	5.5
Allen-Field Elementary	0.3 mi	474	12.5:1	4.6
South Division High	0.4 mi	842	12.6:1	4.5
Forest Home Elementary	0.4 mi	537	11.7:1	6.2
South Accelerated Academy	0.4 mi	48	16:1	6.1
La Causa Charter School	0.5 mi	570	18.4:1	4.8
Bruce Guadalupe	0.7 mi	1,410	15.5:1	7.8
United Community Center Acosta Middle School	0.7 mi	180	11.2:1	7.6
Kagel Elementary	0.7 mi	267	16.7:1	4.2
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	0.8 mi	217	12.8:1	7.7
Riley Dual Language Montessori School	0.8 mi	265	20.4:1	4.3
Carmen Middle School South	0.9 mi	206	13.7:1	6.2
Vieau Elementary	0.9 mi	684	16.7:1	5.0
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	0.9 mi	416	16:1	5.3
Mitchell Elementary	0.9 mi	613	15.3:1	3.8
Bradley Technology High	1.0 mi	999	16.9:1	3.9
Longfellow Elementary	1.1 mi	718	16.7:1	4.1
Rogers Street Academy	1.1 mi	570	15.8:1	5.6
Grandview High	1.2 mi	217	72.3:1	4.2
Downtown Montessori	1.3 mi	239	18.4:1	7.9

Showing 20 of 178 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

C- 2.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7.4 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,332

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 2%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 2.3 / 10

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Enrollment 1,391

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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 20.5% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.3% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 24.9% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 98.7%

White 0.7%

Black 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1747 S 9TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Anthony School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bruce Guadalupe (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stellar Collegiate Charter School (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, United Community Center Acosta Middle School (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee	0.2 mi	638	5.5
Allen-Field Elementary Milwaukee	0.3 mi	474	4.6
South Division High Milwaukee	0.4 mi	842	4.5
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	0.4 mi	48	6.1
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	0.4 mi	537	6.2
ST JOSAPHAT PARISH SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.6 mi	178	6.0
Bruce Guadalupe Milwaukee	0.7 mi	1,410	7.8
La Causa Charter School Milwaukee	0.5 mi	570	4.8
United Community Center Acosta Middle School Milwaukee	0.7 mi	180	7.6
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.7 mi	175	5.4
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.7 mi	520	5.0
Stellar Collegiate Charter School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	217	7.7
Kagel Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	267	4.2
Riley Dual Language Montessori School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	265	4.3
Vieau Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	684	5.0
Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee	0.9 mi	206	6.2
ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.0 mi	1,379	6.0
Bradley Technology High Milwaukee	1.0 mi	999	3.9
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	416	5.3
CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	424	5.6

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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Obama School of Career and Technical Education Milwaukee, WI	1,226	4.5
MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee, WI	1,211	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Anthony School

What grades does St Anthony School serve?

St Anthony School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Anthony School?

St Anthony School has an enrollment of approximately 1,391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anthony School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Anthony School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Anthony School rank in WI?

St Anthony School ranks #556 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Anthony School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Anthony School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 St Anthony School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Anthony School has 21% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Anthony School a private school?

Yes, St Anthony 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 St Anthony School a religious school?

St Anthony School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 54 Good Transit
Bike Score: 64 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,391
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 77
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.4 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 384-6612

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