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#366 of 571 private schools in WI

St Edward School

Elementary School · Appleton, WI

A private elementary school in Appleton, WI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

N2944 STATE ROAD 47, Appleton, WI 54913

  • Math 32% vs WI 42% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs WI 42% (2025)
  • 8.2:1 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)
A8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
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+3.6 / 10
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Enrollment50
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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 Proficiency32%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
42%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
42%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where St Edward 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,551/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), 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

$103,149

Median home value

$365,400

Median rent

$1,158/mo

College educated

46.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

1.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.0%
Black4.0%
Hispanic2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Appleton Public MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified7.1PK–62.2 mi153Compare →
St Peter Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–83.1 mi248Compare →
Wisconsin Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–123.5 mi672Compare →
Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–83.6 mi496Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Edward School is listed in Appleton, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Edward School

St Edward School is a private elementary school in Appleton, WI, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Edward School

What grades does St Edward School serve?

St Edward School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Edward School?

St Edward School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Edward School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Edward School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Edward School rank in WI?

St Edward School ranks #366 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Edward School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Edward School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Edward School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Edward School has 32% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Edward School a private school?

Yes, St Edward 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 Edward School a religious school?

St Edward School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
50
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Outagamie County
Area population (ZIP 54913)
24,366
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
39.6
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.
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 54913; 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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