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#209 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 36% of private schools

St Bruno Parish School

Elementary School

246 W OTTAWA AVE, Dousman, WI 53118

Private

Enrollment

74

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#209 of 571

In Dousman

#2 of 2

public schools

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St Bruno Parish School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Dousman · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Kettle Moraine Middle

8.1/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Dousman Elementary

6.3/10

0.7 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St Bruno Parish School

St Bruno Parish School is a private elementary school in Dousman, WI. St Bruno Parish School serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bruno Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Bruno Parish School show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it comparesOn par with WI schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 74 students, St Bruno Parish School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8:1 students to teachers, St Bruno Parish School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Bruno Parish 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 Bruno Parish School compares to the 2 public schools in Dousman, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
74
This School
vs
521
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.8% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
St Bruno Parish School Dousman Public Avg

All Schools in Dousman

School Rating
St Bruno Parish School (this school) 6.8
Kettle Moraine Middle 8.1
Dousman Elementary 6.3

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)
A 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Enrollment 74
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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 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
41.5% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
42.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 4 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.1%
Hispanic 6.8%
Pacific Islander 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Black 1.4%
Native American 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

246 W OTTAWA AVE, Dousman, WI 53118

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Bruno Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Park Lawn Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Oconomowoc), which scores notably higher. Another option is Summit Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Oconomowoc), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cushing Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Delafield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dousman, see our Dousman schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Kettle Moraine Middle Dousman 0.6 mi 8.1
Dousman Elementary Dousman 0.7 mi 6.3
LAD LAKE LAKEWOOD/PASSAGE/ST. ROSE Dousman 1.5 mi 7.7
Adeline Montessori School Inc Oconomowoc 1.9 mi 4.3
GENESEE LAKE SCHOOL Oconomowoc 2.6 mi 7.2
Summit Elementary Oconomowoc 4.7 mi 9.1
Silver Lake Intermediate Oconomowoc 5.4 mi 8.8
Cushing Elementary Delafield 4.9 mi 8.4
Kettle Moraine 4K Delafield 4.9 mi 3.2
Oconomowoc High Oconomowoc 6.1 mi 5.9
Kettle Moraine High Wales 5.1 mi 6.5
School for Arts and Performance Wales 5.1 mi 6.1
KM Global Sch Wales 5.1 mi 7.6
High School of Health Sciences Wales 5.1 mi 7.7
KM Connect Wales 5.1 mi
Park Lawn Elementary Oconomowoc 6.8 mi 9.4
ST PAUL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Oconomowoc 7.0 mi 6.4
Wales Elementary Wales 5.2 mi 8.4
Kettle Moraine Explore Wales 5.2 mi 7.2
ST JOAN OF ARC PARISH SCHOOL Nashotah 6.5 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,921

Median Home Value

$367,000

Median Rent

$1,401/mo

Population

7,107

College Educated

35.1%

Homeownership

88.2%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

48.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kewaunee, WI 6.8
Knapp Elementary Knapp, WI 6.8
NEWMAN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT ST MARK Rothschild, WI 6.8
Oakdale Elementary Tomah, WI 6.8
ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Merrill, WI 6.8
ST JOAN OF ARC PARISH SCHOOL Nashotah, WI 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Bruno Parish School

What grades does St Bruno Parish School serve?

St Bruno Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Bruno Parish School?

St Bruno Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bruno Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Bruno Parish School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Bruno Parish School rank in WI?

St Bruno Parish School ranks #209 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Bruno Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Bruno Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Bruno Parish School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Bruno Parish School has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Bruno Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Bruno Parish 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 Bruno Parish School a religious school?

St Bruno Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
74
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County

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