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#386 of 571 private schools in WI

St Jude the Apostle School

Elementary School

800 GLENVIEW AVE, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Private

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#386 of 571

In Wauwatosa

#7 of 8

public schools

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St Jude the Apostle School

5.8/10

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

Wilson Elementary

7.1/10

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8.1/10

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About St Jude the Apostle School

St Jude the Apostle School is a private elementary school in Wauwatosa, WI. St Jude the Apostle School serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Jude the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Jude the Apostle School show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.0 pts below WI schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Jude the Apostle 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 Jude the Apostle School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Wauwatosa, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
340
This School
vs
294
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.7% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
Black 0.6% vs 0%
St Jude the Apostle School Wauwatosa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Jude the Apostle School (this school) 5.8
Wauwatosa STEM 8.1
Wilson Elementary 7.1
Jefferson Elementary 7.6
Lincoln Elementary 8.7
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy 4.8
Vel R Phillips School 5.8
Longfellow Middle 7.3
Washington Elementary 7.8
McKinley Elementary 7.6
Roosevelt Elementary 8.8
Underwood Elementary 5.2
Whitman Middle 5.4
Wauwatosa Montessori School 8.1
Eisenhower Elementary 6.6
UpGrade Media Arts Schools
Madison Elementary 6.7

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- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 21%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 340
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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 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
41.5% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
42.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 4 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
Black 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

800 GLENVIEW AVE, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Jude the Apostle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Milwaukee), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wauwatosa, see our Wauwatosa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Wilson Elementary Wauwatosa 0.2 mi 7.1
Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa 0.2 mi 8.1
ST JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wauwatosa 0.6 mi 5.4
KRADWELL SCHOOL Wauwatosa 0.6 mi 6.8
ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOOL Milwaukee 0.6 mi 7.3
ST CHARLES EDUCATION CENTER Milwaukee 0.8 mi
WAUWATOSA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wauwatosa 0.8 mi 6.8
Lincoln Elementary Wauwatosa 1.0 mi 8.7
Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa 0.7 mi 7.6
East High Wauwatosa 1.0 mi 6.8
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Wauwatosa 1.0 mi 4.8
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP Wauwatosa 1.0 mi
MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Milwaukee 1.0 mi 9.5
Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa 1.5 mi 7.3
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee 1.2 mi 7.5
Washington Elementary Wauwatosa 1.5 mi 7.8
McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa 1.6 mi 7.6
KINGDOM PREP LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa 1.8 mi 8.0
Roosevelt Elementary Wauwatosa 1.8 mi 8.8
Vel R Phillips School Wauwatosa 1.4 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,144

Median Home Value

$311,200

Median Rent

$1,228/mo

Population

26,293

College Educated

62.6%

Homeownership

57.3%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

36.1

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Algoma Elementary Algoma, WI 5.8
Elmore Elementary Green Bay, WI 5.8
Franklin Elementary Oshkosh, WI 5.8
GRANVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee, WI 5.8
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - VIA Racine, WI 5.8
Hayward Primary Hayward, WI 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Jude the Apostle School

What grades does St Jude the Apostle School serve?

St Jude the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Jude the Apostle School?

St Jude the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jude the Apostle School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Jude the Apostle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jude the Apostle School rank in WI?

St Jude the Apostle School ranks #386 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Jude the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jude the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Jude the Apostle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Jude the Apostle School has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Jude the Apostle School a private school?

Yes, St Jude the Apostle 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 Jude the Apostle School a religious school?

St Jude the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
67 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
340
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Milwaukee County

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