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#345 of 571 private schools in WI

St Josaphat Parish School

Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI

A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

801 W LINCOLN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215

  • Math 27% vs WI 50% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs WI 49% (2025)
  • 16.3:1 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)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,357.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment178
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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 Proficiency27%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
50%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where St Josaphat Parish 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,164/100K

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

$49,207

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

47.2%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic92.1%
Black5.6%
White2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stellar Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–50.2 mi217Compare →
Hayes Bilingual SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–80.4 mi638Compare →
Riley Dual Language Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.4 mi265Compare →
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.4 mi1,379Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Josaphat Parish School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Josaphat Parish School

St Josaphat Parish School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Josaphat Parish School

What grades does St Josaphat Parish School serve?

St Josaphat Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Josaphat Parish School?

St Josaphat Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Josaphat Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Josaphat Parish School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Josaphat Parish School rank in WI?

St Josaphat Parish School ranks #345 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Josaphat Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Josaphat Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Josaphat Parish School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Josaphat Parish School has 27% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Josaphat Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Josaphat Parish 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 Josaphat Parish School a religious school?

St Josaphat Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
178
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Area population (ZIP 53215)
58,375
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
31.4
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 53215; 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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