Very Good
#108 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 19% of private schools
Waukesha Catholic School
Elementary School · Waukesha, WI
A private elementary school in Waukesha, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
520 E NEWHALL AVE, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Math 54% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 11.5:1 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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Waukesha Catholic 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukesha), 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
$74,596
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53186; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Hadfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Eachieve ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Heyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
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.
Waukesha Catholic School is listed in Waukesha, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waukesha Catholic School
Waukesha Catholic School is a private elementary school in Waukesha, WI, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waukesha Catholic School
What grades does Waukesha Catholic School serve?
Waukesha Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waukesha Catholic School?
Waukesha Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukesha Catholic School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waukesha Catholic School rank in WI?
Waukesha Catholic School ranks #108 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Waukesha Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waukesha Catholic 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.
What are the test scores at Waukesha Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waukesha Catholic School has 54% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Waukesha Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Waukesha Catholic 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 Waukesha Catholic School a religious school?
Waukesha Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Waukesha County
- Phone
- (262) 896-2920
- Area population (ZIP 53186)
- 33,264
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 53186; 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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