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#189 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 33% of private schools
St Dennis School
Elementary School · Madison, WI
A private elementary school in Madison, WI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
409 DEMPSEY RD, Madison, WI 53714
- 14.9:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Dennis School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,862
Median home value
$275,000
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53714; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Toad Hill Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Dennis School is listed in Madison, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Dennis School
St Dennis School is a private elementary school in Madison, WI, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Dennis School
What grades does St Dennis School serve?
St Dennis School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Dennis School?
St Dennis School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dennis School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Dennis School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Dennis School rank in WI?
St Dennis School ranks #189 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St Dennis School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Dennis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Dennis School a private school?
Yes, St Dennis 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 Dennis School a religious school?
St Dennis School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 246-5121
- Area population (ZIP 53714)
- 16,340
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- 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 53714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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