Very Good
#171 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 30% of private schools
University School-milwaukee
School · Milwaukee, WI
A private school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2100 W FAIRY CHASM RD, Milwaukee, WI 53217
- 8:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where University School-milwaukee 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), 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
$132,044
Median home value
$426,100
Median rent
$1,519/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53217; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early View Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Eastbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
University School-milwaukee is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About University School-milwaukee
University School-milwaukee is a private school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 1,038 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University School-milwaukee
What grades does University School-milwaukee serve?
University School-milwaukee serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend University School-milwaukee?
University School-milwaukee has an enrollment of approximately 1,038 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University School-milwaukee?
The student-teacher ratio at University School-milwaukee is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does University School-milwaukee rank in WI?
University School-milwaukee ranks #171 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is University School-milwaukee's MySchoolScout rating?
University School-milwaukee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is University School-milwaukee a private school?
Yes, University School-milwaukee is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is University School-milwaukee a religious school?
No, University School-milwaukee is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 540-3324
- Area population (ZIP 53217)
- 30,381
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 53217; 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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