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#428 of 571 private schools in WI

St John Paul II Catholic School

Elementary School

3329 S 10TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Private

Enrollment

213

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#428 of 571

In Milwaukee

#55 of 74

public schools

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St John Paul II Catholic School

5.4/10

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

Zablocki Elementary

5.0/10

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5.3/10

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About St John Paul II Catholic School

St John Paul II Catholic School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St John Paul II Catholic School serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Paul II Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St John Paul II Catholic School show 15% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.4 pts below WI schools
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St John Paul II 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 John Paul II Catholic School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
This School
vs
21.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
213
This School
vs
407
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.4
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 96.7% vs 0%
White 1.4% vs 0%
St John Paul II Catholic School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St John Paul II Catholic School (this school) 5.4
Zablocki Elementary 5.0
Morgandale Elementary 3.9
Stellar Collegiate Charter School 7.7
Milwaukee Parkside School 4.8
Carmen Middle School South 6.2
Humboldt Park Elementary 5.2
Bay View Montessori School 7.8
Riley Dual Language Montessori School 4.3
Lincoln Avenue Elementary 5.3
Curtin Elementary 4.1
Lowell International Elementary 6.4
Whittier Elementary 7.1
Downtown Montessori 7.9
Rocketship Southside Community Prep 6.8
Hayes Bilingual School 5.5
Clement Avenue Elementary 5.0
Burdick Elementary 4.7
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle 3.4
Forest Home Elementary 6.2
Lad Lake Synergy School 8.3

Showing 20 of 145 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 6%
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 213
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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 15.4% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49.4% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 21.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49.1% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 96.7%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3329 S 10TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Paul II Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bay View Montessori School (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stellar Collegiate Charter School (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Zablocki Elementary Milwaukee 0.3 mi 5.0
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Milwaukee 0.5 mi 5.3
Grandview High Milwaukee 0.8 mi 4.2
Morgandale Elementary Milwaukee 0.6 mi 3.9
ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Milwaukee 1.0 mi 6.0
Stellar Collegiate Charter School Milwaukee 1.1 mi 7.7
Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee 1.2 mi 6.2
WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee 1.0 mi 7.5
ST JOSAPHAT PARISH SCHOOL Milwaukee 1.3 mi 6.0
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus Milwaukee 1.0 mi 3.7
Riley Dual Language Montessori School Milwaukee 1.3 mi 4.3
Pulaski High Milwaukee 1.1 mi 4.8
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee 1.4 mi 5.3
Milwaukee Parkside School Milwaukee 1.2 mi 4.8
Bay View Montessori School Milwaukee 1.2 mi 7.8
Lowell International Elementary Milwaukee 1.4 mi 6.4
Whittier Elementary Milwaukee 1.5 mi 7.1
Humboldt Park Elementary Milwaukee 1.2 mi 5.2
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee 1.3 mi 5.5
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee 1.7 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,207

Median Home Value

$148,400

Median Rent

$933/mo

Population

58,375

College Educated

11.1%

Homeownership

47.2%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

23.1%

Median Age

31.4

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Brown Street Academy Milwaukee, WI 5.4
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ST JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wauwatosa, WI 5.4
ST MARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL Green Bay, WI 5.4
ST MARTIN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Clintonville, WI 5.4
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Merrill, WI 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Paul II Catholic School

What grades does St John Paul II Catholic School serve?

St John Paul II Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Paul II Catholic School?

St John Paul II Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul II Catholic School rank in WI?

St John Paul II Catholic School ranks #428 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St John Paul II Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Paul II Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 John Paul II Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Paul II Catholic School has 15% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St John Paul II Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St John Paul II 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 John Paul II Catholic School a religious school?

St John Paul II Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
213
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County

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