Excellent
#38 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 7% of private schools
St Katharine Drexel School
Elementary School · Beaver Dam, WI
A private elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
503 S SPRING ST, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
- Math 73% vs WI 42% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs WI 42% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where St Katharine Drexel 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,269/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,704
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53916; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| St Stephens Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Katharine Drexel School is listed in Beaver Dam, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Katharine Drexel School
St Katharine Drexel School is a private elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 53916)
- 22,956
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 53916; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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