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#450 of 571 private schools in WI

St Joseph Academy

Elementary School

1600 W OKLAHOMA AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

482

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

482

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#450 of 571

In Milwaukee

#60 of 74

public schools

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About St Joseph Academy

St Joseph Academy is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St Joseph Academy serves approximately 482 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Joseph Academy show 16% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.5 pts below WI schools

5.3

This school 5.3 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph Academy 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 Joseph Academy compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

482

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.3

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.7% vs 0%

Black 2.9% vs 0%

St Joseph Academy Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Academy (this school)	—	482	18.5:1	5.3
Zablocki Elementary	0.4 mi	295	14.8:1	5.0
Morgandale Elementary	0.7 mi	578	20.6:1	3.9
Carmen Middle School South	0.8 mi	206	13.7:1	6.2
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	0.9 mi	217	12.8:1	7.7
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	0.9 mi	416	16:1	5.3
Rocketship Southside Community Prep	1.0 mi	398	18.1:1	6.8
Curtin Elementary	1.1 mi	283	16.6:1	4.1
Riley Dual Language Montessori School	1.3 mi	265	20.4:1	4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School	1.4 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
U S Grant School	1.4 mi	582	16.6:1	4.3
Hayes Bilingual School	1.4 mi	638	17.7:1	5.5
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle	1.5 mi	368	13.6:1	3.4
Rogers Street Academy	1.5 mi	570	15.8:1	5.6
Milwaukee Parkside School	1.5 mi	853	17.8:1	4.8
Forest Home Elementary	1.5 mi	537	11.7:1	6.2
Manitoba Elementary	1.6 mi	445	17.8:1	3.1
Lowell International Elementary	1.6 mi	206	13.7:1	6.4
Humboldt Park Elementary	1.6 mi	589	19:1	5.2
Mitchell Elementary	1.6 mi	613	15.3:1	3.8
Downtown Montessori	1.7 mi	239	18.4:1	7.9

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- 2.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,197

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 33%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 482

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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 15.6% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.3% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 27.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 79.7%

Two or More 17.0%

Black 2.9%

Native American 0.2%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1600 W OKLAHOMA AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stellar Collegiate Charter School (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rocketship Southside Community Prep (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Grandview High Milwaukee	0.5 mi	217	4.2
Zablocki Elementary Milwaukee	0.4 mi	295	5.0
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.5 mi	213	5.4
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus Milwaukee	0.5 mi	676	3.7
Morgandale Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	578	3.9
Pulaski High Milwaukee	0.6 mi	945	4.8
Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee	0.8 mi	206	6.2
WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.8 mi	60	7.5
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	416	5.3
Stellar Collegiate Charter School Milwaukee	0.9 mi	217	7.7
Veritas High Milwaukee	0.9 mi	255	6.6
Rocketship Southside Community Prep Milwaukee	1.0 mi	398	6.8
ST JOSAPHAT PARISH SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.2 mi	178	6.0
ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.0 mi	1,379	6.0
Curtin Elementary Milwaukee	1.1 mi	283	4.1
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee	1.4 mi	638	5.5
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	1.5 mi	537	6.2
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee	1.5 mi	570	5.6
Lad Lake Synergy School Milwaukee	1.4 mi	35	8.3
Riley Dual Language Montessori School Milwaukee	1.3 mi	265	4.3

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

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Converse Elementary Beloit, WI	437	5.3
Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove, WI	305	5.3
Dr H B Tanner Elementary Kaukauna, WI	515	5.3
Jefferson Elementary Manitowoc, WI	352	5.3
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee, WI	416	5.3
Rawson Elementary South Milwaukee, WI	379	5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Academy

What grades does St Joseph Academy serve?

St Joseph Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Academy?

St Joseph Academy has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Academy rank in WI?

St Joseph Academy ranks #450 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Joseph Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Joseph Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Joseph Academy has 16% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Joseph Academy a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Academy 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 Joseph Academy a religious school?

St Joseph Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 66 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 482
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 26
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 171 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 645-5337

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