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#345 of 571 private schools in WI

St Josaphat Parish School

Elementary School

801 W LINCOLN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

178

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

178

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#345 of 571

In Milwaukee

#44 of 74

public schools

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About St Josaphat Parish School

St Josaphat Parish School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St Josaphat Parish School serves approximately 178 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Josaphat Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Josaphat Parish School show 27% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.8 pts below WI schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 178 students, St Josaphat Parish School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Josaphat Parish 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 Josaphat Parish School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

178

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 92.1% vs 0%

Black 5.6% vs 0%

White 2.2% vs 0%

St Josaphat Parish School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Josaphat Parish School (this school)	—	178	16.3:1	6.0
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	0.2 mi	217	12.8:1	7.7
Riley Dual Language Montessori School	0.4 mi	265	20.4:1	4.3
Hayes Bilingual School	0.4 mi	638	17.7:1	5.5
Carmen Middle School South	0.5 mi	206	13.7:1	6.2
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	0.7 mi	416	16:1	5.3
Forest Home Elementary	0.8 mi	537	11.7:1	6.2
Allen-Field Elementary	0.8 mi	474	12.5:1	4.6
La Causa Charter School	0.8 mi	570	18.4:1	4.8
Downtown Montessori	0.9 mi	239	18.4:1	7.9
Zablocki Elementary	1.0 mi	295	14.8:1	5.0
Milwaukee Parkside School	1.2 mi	853	17.8:1	4.8
Mitchell Elementary	1.2 mi	613	15.3:1	3.8
Rogers Street Academy	1.2 mi	570	15.8:1	5.6
United Community Center Acosta Middle School	1.2 mi	180	11.2:1	7.6
Bruce Guadalupe	1.3 mi	1,410	15.5:1	7.8
Kagel Elementary	1.3 mi	267	16.7:1	4.2
Vieau Elementary	1.4 mi	684	16.7:1	5.0
Lad Lake Synergy School	1.5 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
U S Grant School	1.5 mi	582	16.6:1	4.3
Humboldt Park Elementary	1.5 mi	589	19:1	5.2

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

C 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,357.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 15%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 178

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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 27.4% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 37.5% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 92.1%

Black 5.6%

White 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

801 W LINCOLN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Josaphat Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Downtown Montessori (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bruce Guadalupe (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stellar Collegiate Charter School (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Stellar Collegiate Charter School Milwaukee	0.2 mi	217	7.7
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee	0.4 mi	638	5.5
ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.4 mi	1,379	6.0
Riley Dual Language Montessori School Milwaukee	0.4 mi	265	4.3
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.6 mi	1,391	3.8
Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee	0.5 mi	206	6.2
Grandview High Milwaukee	0.7 mi	217	4.2
Allen-Field Elementary Milwaukee	0.8 mi	474	4.6
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	0.8 mi	537	6.2
La Causa Charter School Milwaukee	0.8 mi	570	4.8
South Division High Milwaukee	0.9 mi	842	4.5
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	416	5.3
Zablocki Elementary Milwaukee	1.0 mi	295	5.0
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	0.9 mi	48	6.1
United Community Center Acosta Middle School Milwaukee	1.2 mi	180	7.6
Downtown Montessori Milwaukee	0.9 mi	239	7.9
Bruce Guadalupe Milwaukee	1.3 mi	1,410	7.8
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	1.2 mi	175	5.4
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	1.2 mi	520	5.0
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.2 mi	482	5.3

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

Similar Schools

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Bowler Elementary Bowler, WI	167	6.0
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fond Du Lac, WI	230	6.0
Hampton Elementary Milwaukee, WI	150	6.0
Lakeside Elementary Oshkosh, WI	218	6.0
Marshall Elementary Marshall, WI	249	6.0
RACINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Racine, WI	128	6.0

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (414) 645-4378

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