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#362 of 571 private schools in WI

St Augustine Preparatory Academy

School

2607 S 5TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,379

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,379

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#362 of 571

In Milwaukee

#46 of 74

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About St Augustine Preparatory Academy

St Augustine Preparatory Academy is a private school in Milwaukee, WI. St Augustine Preparatory Academy serves approximately 1,379 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Augustine Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Augustine Preparatory Academy show 42% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.4 pts below WI schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
WI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Augustine Preparatory Academy 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.

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How St Augustine Preparatory Academy compares to 178 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

This School

21.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,379

This School

427

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 91.5% vs 0%

Black 4.1% vs 0%

White 2.2% vs 0%

Asian 0.1% vs 0%

St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Augustine Preparatory Academy (this school)	—	1,379	11.6:1	6.0
Riley Dual Language Montessori School	0.3 mi	265	20.4:1	4.3
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	0.5 mi	217	12.8:1	7.7
Grandview High	0.6 mi	217	72.3:1	4.2
Downtown Montessori	0.7 mi	239	18.4:1	7.9
Zablocki Elementary	0.7 mi	295	14.8:1	5.0
Carmen Middle School South	0.7 mi	206	13.7:1	6.2
Milwaukee Parkside School	0.8 mi	853	17.8:1	4.8
Hayes Bilingual School	0.8 mi	638	17.7:1	5.5
Bay View High	1.0 mi	956	16.2:1	4.2
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	1.0 mi	416	16:1	5.3
La Causa Charter School	1.1 mi	570	18.4:1	4.8
Humboldt Park Elementary	1.1 mi	589	19:1	5.2
Forest Home Elementary	1.2 mi	537	11.7:1	6.2
Allen-Field Elementary	1.2 mi	474	12.5:1	4.6
South Division High	1.3 mi	842	12.6:1	4.5
South Accelerated Academy	1.3 mi	48	16:1	6.1
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus	1.5 mi	676	75.1:1	3.7
Pulaski High	1.5 mi	945	15:1	4.8
Rogers Street Academy	1.6 mi	570	15.8:1	5.6
United Community Center Acosta Middle School	1.6 mi	180	11.2:1	7.6

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

B 6.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,299.3

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 2.4 / 10

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Enrollment 1,379

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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 42.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.3% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 43.2% (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 91.5%

Black 4.1%

White 2.2%

Two or More 2.0%

Asian 0.1%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2607 S 5TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Augustine Preparatory Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Downtown Montessori (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stellar Collegiate Charter School (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST LUCAS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Riley Dual Language Montessori School Milwaukee	0.3 mi	265	4.3
ST JOSAPHAT PARISH SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.4 mi	178	6.0
Stellar Collegiate Charter School Milwaukee	0.5 mi	217	7.7
Zablocki Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	295	5.0
Grandview High Milwaukee	0.6 mi	217	4.2
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	638	5.5
Downtown Montessori Milwaukee	0.7 mi	239	7.9
Milwaukee Parkside School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	853	4.8
Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee	0.7 mi	206	6.2
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.0 mi	1,391	3.8
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.0 mi	213	5.4
La Causa Charter School Milwaukee	1.1 mi	570	4.8
ST LUCAS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.8 mi	147	6.9
Allen-Field Elementary Milwaukee	1.2 mi	474	4.6
Bay View High Milwaukee	1.0 mi	956	4.2
Humboldt Park Elementary Milwaukee	1.1 mi	589	5.2
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.0 mi	482	5.3
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.0 mi	416	5.3
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	1.2 mi	537	6.2
South Division High Milwaukee	1.3 mi	842	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,576

Median Home Value

$228,500

Median Rent

$1,145/mo

Population

34,536

College Educated

45.1%

Homeownership

60.1%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

37.1

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HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 Milwaukee, WI	1,894	6.5
AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS La Crosse, WI	920	6.7
SIENA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF RACINE Racine, WI	1,482	7.0
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MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee, WI	1,211	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Augustine Preparatory Academy

What grades does St Augustine Preparatory Academy serve?

St Augustine Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Augustine Preparatory Academy?

St Augustine Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Augustine Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Augustine Preparatory Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Augustine Preparatory Academy rank in WI?

St Augustine Preparatory Academy ranks #362 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Augustine Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Augustine Preparatory Academy 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 St Augustine Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Augustine Preparatory Academy has 42% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Augustine Preparatory Academy a private school?

Yes, St Augustine Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Augustine Preparatory Academy a religious school?

St Augustine Preparatory Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 73 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 47 Some Transit
Bike Score: 63 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,379
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 118
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.1 hours
Days Per Year: 183 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 810-1611

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