Excellent
#38 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 7% of private schools
St Katharine Drexel School
Elementary School
503 S SPRING ST, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#38 of 571
In Beaver Dam
#2 of 3
public schools
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St Katharine Drexel School
Elementary School in Beaver Dam · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Katharine Drexel School
St Katharine Drexel School is a private elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI. St Katharine Drexel School serves approximately 157 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Katharine Drexel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 571 private schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for St Katharine Drexel School show 73% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 157 students, St Katharine Drexel 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.
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, St Katharine Drexel School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Katharine Drexel 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
BetaHow St Katharine Drexel School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Beaver Dam, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Katharine Drexel School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.9 |
| Beaver Dam Middle | 6.2 |
| Wilson Elementary | 8.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 8.5 |
| Washington Elementary | 9.0 |
| BDUSD4Kids | 3.2 |
| Prairie View Elementary | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Based on 4 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
503 S SPRING ST, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Katharine Drexel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Prairie View Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Washington Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Wilson Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Beaver Dam, see our Beaver Dam schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary Beaver Dam | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Beaver Dam Middle Beaver Dam | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| ST STEPHENS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Beaver Dam | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Wilson Elementary Beaver Dam | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| WAYLAND ACADEMY Beaver Dam | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Lincoln Elementary Beaver Dam | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Washington Elementary Beaver Dam | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Beaver Dam High Beaver Dam | 1.1 mi | 4.2 |
| BDUSD4Kids Beaver Dam | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Prairie View Elementary Beaver Dam | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Dodgeland High Juneau | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Dodgeland Elementary Juneau | 6.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Dodgeland Middle Juneau | 6.9 mi | 8.2 |
| School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies Fox Lake | 8.6 mi | 8.4 |
| ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fox Lake | 8.7 mi | — |
| ST JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Juneau | 7.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Randolph Elementary Randolph | 10.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Randolph High Randolph | 10.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Randolph Middle School Randolph | 10.3 mi | 7.5 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Randolph | 10.6 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53916 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,704
Median Home Value
$212,200
Median Rent
$932/mo
Population
22,956
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
63.7%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
43.3
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| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kewaskum, WI | 8.0 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Monona, WI | 8.0 |
| Rib Mountain Elementary Wausau, WI | 8.0 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PARISH SCHOOL Grafton, WI | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Katharine Drexel School
What grades does St Katharine Drexel School serve?
St Katharine Drexel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Katharine Drexel School?
St Katharine Drexel School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Katharine Drexel School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Katharine Drexel School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Katharine Drexel School rank in WI?
St Katharine Drexel School ranks #38 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St Katharine Drexel School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Katharine Drexel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Katharine Drexel School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Katharine Drexel School has 73% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is St Katharine Drexel School a private school?
Yes, St Katharine Drexel 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 Katharine Drexel School a religious school?
St Katharine Drexel School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dodge County
- Phone
- (920) 885-5558
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