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#123 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 21% of private schools

St Dominic Catholic School

Elementary School

18105 W CAPITOL DR, Brookfield, WI 53045

Private

Enrollment

328

Student-Teacher

7.7:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#123 of 571

In Brookfield

#1 of 5

public schools

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St Dominic Catholic School

7.3/10

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

Fairview South

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About St Dominic Catholic School

St Dominic Catholic School is a private elementary school in Brookfield, WI. St Dominic Catholic School serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 571 private schools in WI.

How it compares0.5 pts above WI schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 7.7:1 students to teachers, St Dominic Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Dominic Catholic 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 Dominic Catholic School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Brookfield, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
13.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
328
This School
vs
650
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 3% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.2% vs 0%
St Dominic Catholic School Brookfield Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Dominic Catholic School (this school) 7.3
Fairview South
Burleigh Elementary 8.3
Brookfield Elementary 8.1
Dixon Elementary 7.8
Wisconsin Hills Middle 8.1
Swanson Elementary 8.5

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 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,139.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 23%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 328
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 87.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic 3.0%
Black 1.8%
Asian 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

18105 W CAPITOL DR, Brookfield, WI 53045

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Dominic Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Marcy Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Menomonee Falls), which scores notably higher. Another option is Swanson Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lannon Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Lannon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brookfield, see our Brookfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Fairview South Brookfield 0.6 mi
Marcy Elementary Menomonee Falls 1.1 mi 8.6
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menomonee Falls 1.2 mi 6.3
Brookfield Elementary Brookfield 1.7 mi 8.1
Burleigh Elementary Brookfield 1.5 mi 8.3
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Brookfield 2.4 mi 7.2
CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Brookfield 2.5 mi 7.1
Brookfield Central High Brookfield 2.4 mi 7.5
PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menomonee Falls 2.4 mi 7.2
Dixon Elementary Brookfield 2.5 mi 7.8
Wisconsin Hills Middle Brookfield 3.3 mi 8.1
Brookfield East High Brookfield 2.6 mi 6.6
BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brookfield 2.7 mi 6.2
Pilgrim Park Middle Elm Grove 3.3 mi 8.7
Swanson Elementary Brookfield 3.8 mi 8.5
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Brookfield 3.1 mi 6.9
TRINITY ACADEMY Pewaukee 3.2 mi 5.9
Silver Spring Intermediate Sussex 3.6 mi 8.4
Hamilton High Sussex 3.7 mi 6.0
Lannon Elementary Lannon 4.3 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$116,541

Median Home Value

$443,500

Median Rent

$1,867/mo

Population

23,072

College Educated

61.9%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

19.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

46

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Bethesda Elementary Waukesha, WI 7.3
Birnamwood Elementary Birnamwood, WI 7.3
Cashton Elementary Cashton, WI 7.3
Clayton Elementary Neenah, WI 7.3
Core Knowledge Charter School Verona, WI 7.3
Country View Elementary Verona, WI 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Dominic Catholic School

What grades does St Dominic Catholic School serve?

St Dominic Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Dominic Catholic School?

St Dominic Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Catholic School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Dominic Catholic School rank in WI?

St Dominic Catholic School ranks #123 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Dominic Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Dominic Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Dominic Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Dominic Catholic 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 Dominic Catholic School a religious school?

St Dominic Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
328
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County

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