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#242 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 42% of private schools

St Joseph Parish School

Elementary School · Baraboo, WI

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

Private

310 2ND ST, Baraboo, WI 53913

  • 12.7:1 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)
B-5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
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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Enrollment183
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Joseph 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average297/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,856

Median home value

$214,500

Median rent

$951/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.7%
Two or More5.5%
Black2.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.3 mi87Compare →
East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.5 mi345Compare →
Baraboo Early Learning CooperativeEnrollment path unverified3.4PK0.6 mi108Compare →
Belc--renewal Head StartEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.6 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

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

About St Joseph Parish School

St Joseph Parish School is a private elementary school in Baraboo, WI, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 571 private schools in WI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Joseph Parish School

What grades does St Joseph Parish School serve?

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

How many students attend St Joseph Parish School?

St Joseph Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Parish School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Parish School rank in WI?

St Joseph Parish School ranks #242 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Joseph Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph 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 Joseph Parish School a religious school?

St Joseph Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sauk County
Area population (ZIP 53913)
21,342
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.8
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.
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 53913; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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