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Very Good

#148 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 26% of private schools

St John Vianney School

Elementary School

17500 GEBHARDT RD, Brookfield, WI 53045

Private

Enrollment

242

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#148 of 571

In Brookfield

#2 of 5

public schools

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St John Vianney School

7.2/10

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

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About St John Vianney School

St John Vianney School is a private elementary school in Brookfield, WI. St John Vianney School serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Vianney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 571 private schools in WI.

How it compares0.4 pts above WI schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St John Vianney 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 Vianney School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Brookfield, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
This School
vs
13.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
242
This School
vs
650
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86% vs 0%
Asian 7.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Black 0.8% vs 0%
St John Vianney School Brookfield Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St John Vianney School (this school) 7.2
Brookfield Elementary 8.1
Wisconsin Hills Middle 8.1
Dixon Elementary 7.8
Swanson Elementary 8.5
Burleigh Elementary 8.3
Fairview South

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)
B 6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1
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)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
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)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 242
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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 86.0%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic 5.4%
Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

17500 GEBHARDT RD, Brookfield, WI 53045

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Vianney School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tonawanda Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Elm Grove), which scores notably higher. Another option is Poplar Creek Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby New Berlin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Marcy Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Menomonee Falls), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brookfield, see our Brookfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Brookfield Central High Brookfield 0.3 mi 7.5
CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Brookfield 0.8 mi 7.1
Brookfield Elementary Brookfield 1.1 mi 8.1
Wisconsin Hills Middle Brookfield 1.2 mi 8.1
Swanson Elementary Brookfield 1.4 mi 8.5
Dixon Elementary Brookfield 1.3 mi 7.8
Pilgrim Park Middle Elm Grove 1.4 mi 8.7
Burleigh Elementary Brookfield 1.8 mi 8.3
Fairview South Brookfield 2.0 mi
ST DOMINIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Brookfield 2.4 mi 7.3
BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brookfield 2.5 mi 6.2
Tonawanda Elementary Elm Grove 2.4 mi 8.9
Brookfield East High Brookfield 2.7 mi 6.6
Marcy Elementary Menomonee Falls 3.6 mi 8.6
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menomonee Falls 3.7 mi 6.3
ST MARY VISITATION SCHOOL Elm Grove 2.8 mi 5.8
Poplar Creek Elementary New Berlin 4.3 mi 8.7
Orchard Lane Elementary New Berlin 3.8 mi 6.7
Hillcrest Elementary Waukesha 3.5 mi 8.2
Wauwatosa Montessori School Wauwatosa 3.3 mi 8.1

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Vianney School

What grades does St John Vianney School serve?

St John Vianney School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Vianney School?

St John Vianney School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Vianney School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Vianney School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Vianney School rank in WI?

St John Vianney School ranks #148 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St John Vianney School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Vianney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Vianney School a private school?

Yes, St John Vianney 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 Vianney School a religious school?

St John Vianney School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
242
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County

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