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#93 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 16% of private schools

St Patricks School

Elementary School · Sparta, WI

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

Private

100 S L ST, Sparta, WI 54656

  • 10.5:1 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+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,238.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
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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Enrollment108
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Patricks 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 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,445/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$70,605

Median home value

$201,400

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White83.3%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian3.7%
Two or More1.9%
Black0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sparta Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.1PK–60.4 mi181Compare →
Herrman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.01–40.8 mi604Compare →
Sparta Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.8 mi10Compare →
Southside Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–K1.1 mi298Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

St Patricks School is listed in Sparta, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patricks School

St Patricks School is a private elementary school in Sparta, WI, serving approximately 108 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 571 private schools in WI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patricks School

What grades does St Patricks School serve?

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

How many students attend St Patricks School?

St Patricks School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patricks School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patricks School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patricks School rank in WI?

St Patricks School ranks #93 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Patricks School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patricks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patricks School a private school?

Yes, St Patricks 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 Patricks School a religious school?

St Patricks School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
108
Gender Split
13% M / 87% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Monroe County
Area population (ZIP 54656)
18,068
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 54656; 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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