Very Good

#72 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 12% of private schools

St Sebastian School

Elementary School

1747 N 54TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

295

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

295

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#72 of 571

In Milwaukee

#12 of 74

public schools

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About St Sebastian School

St Sebastian School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St Sebastian School serves approximately 295 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Sebastian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Sebastian School show 60% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.9 pts above WI schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Sebastian 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.

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How St Sebastian School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

295

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 44.1% vs 0%

Black 23.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.5% vs 0%

Asian 1.4% vs 0%

St Sebastian School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Sebastian School (this school)	—	295	12.9:1	7.7
Neeskara Elementary	0.2 mi	371	16.1:1	3.4
Hi-Mount Elementary	0.5 mi	143	28.6:1	4.0
Milwaukee French Immersion	0.6 mi	431	18.7:1	5.0
Hawley Environmental School	1.0 mi	297	17.5:1	3.1
Woodlands School	1.2 mi	370	19.5:1	5.8
Bethune Academy	1.2 mi	525	15.4:1	4.4
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy	1.2 mi	244	18.8:1	6.3
Sherman Elementary	1.3 mi	242	12.7:1	4.4
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus	1.3 mi	478	119.5:1	6.3
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street	1.3 mi	478	159.3:1	6.8
Story Elementary	1.3 mi	385	21.4:1	5.0
Metcalfe Elementary	1.4 mi	342	21.4:1	4.7
Westside Academy	1.5 mi	157	15.7:1	5.5
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12	1.6 mi	860	18.3:1	7.5
Woodlands School - State Street Campus	1.6 mi	198	18:1	2.1
Next Door Charter	1.7 mi	107	15.3:1	4.4
Starms Early Childhood	1.8 mi	269	22.4:1	3.8
Starms Discovery	1.8 mi	230	16.4:1	4.0
Clarke Street Elementary	1.8 mi	223	18.6:1	4.3
Burbank Elementary	1.9 mi	503	16.2:1	3.8

Showing 20 of 145 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

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

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 295

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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 59.5% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 78.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 44.1%

Black 23.4%

Two or More 18.0%

Hispanic 12.5%

Asian 1.4%

Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1747 N 54TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Sebastian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Washington Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Wauwatosa), with a very similar rating. Another option is Jefferson Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Wauwatosa), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.0 mi	28	—
MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.1 mi	143	6.8
Neeskara Elementary Milwaukee	0.2 mi	371	3.4
Hi-Mount Elementary Milwaukee	0.5 mi	143	4.0
Milwaukee French Immersion Milwaukee	0.6 mi	431	5.0
Hawley Environmental School Milwaukee	1.0 mi	297	3.1
Washington Elementary Wauwatosa	0.8 mi	289	7.8
Woodlands School Milwaukee	1.2 mi	370	5.8
MT CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.2 mi	147	6.3
WHS Information Technology Milwaukee	1.1 mi	379	4.5
Sherman Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	242	4.4
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Milwaukee	1.2 mi	244	6.3
PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wauwatosa	1.2 mi	220	6.4
Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa	1.2 mi	232	7.6
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP Wauwatosa	1.1 mi	4	—
Transition High Milwaukee	1.2 mi	88	6.0
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Milwaukee	1.3 mi	478	6.8
Bethune Academy Milwaukee	1.2 mi	525	4.4
Story Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	385	5.0
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee	1.6 mi	860	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,585

Median Home Value

$196,300

Median Rent

$924/mo

Population

27,407

College Educated

31.2%

Homeownership

39.7%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

25%

Median Age

33.2

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Bannach Elementary Stevens Point, WI	373	7.7
Douglas Elementary Watertown, WI	324	7.7
Green Tree Elementary West Bend, WI	354	7.7
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Green Bay, WI	187	7.7
Juda Elementary Juda, WI	189	7.7
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mequon, WI	289	7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Sebastian School

What grades does St Sebastian School serve?

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

How many students attend St Sebastian School?

St Sebastian School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Sebastian School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Sebastian School rank in WI?

St Sebastian School ranks #72 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Sebastian School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Sebastian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Sebastian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Sebastian School has 60% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Sebastian School a private school?

Yes, St Sebastian 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 Sebastian School a religious school?

St Sebastian School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 295
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 23
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 453-5830

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