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#556 of 571 private schools in WI

St Anthony School

School · Milwaukee, WI

A private school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1747 S 9TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  • Math 21% vs WI 45% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs WI 45% (2025)
  • 18.1:1 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)
C-2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,332
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index2%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Enrollment1,391
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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

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
45%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
45%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where St Anthony 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$43,645

Median home value

$106,000

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

32.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic98.7%
White0.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–121.0 mi1,379Compare →
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–122.2 mi431Compare →
Milwaukee Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified4.2PK–122.3 mi1,404Compare →
Golda Meir SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.83–122.8 mi1,211Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

St Anthony School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Anthony School

St Anthony School is a private school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 1,391 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 53204)
40,008
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
29.1
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 53204; 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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