Very Good

#108 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 19% of private schools

Waukesha Catholic School

Elementary School

520 E NEWHALL AVE, Waukesha, WI 53186

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

364

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

364

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#108 of 571

In Waukesha

#1 of 4

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About Waukesha Catholic School

Waukesha Catholic School is a private elementary school in Waukesha, WI. Waukesha Catholic School serves approximately 364 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Waukesha Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Waukesha Catholic School show 54% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.7 pts above WI schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Waukesha Catholic 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 Waukesha Catholic School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Waukesha, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

This School

20.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

364

This School

375

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 21.4% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

Waukesha Catholic School Waukesha Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Waukesha Catholic School (this school)	—	364	11.5:1	7.5
Waukesha STEM Academy	0.3 mi	599	14.3:1	8.4
Hadfield Elementary	0.7 mi	331	7.9:1	5.6
eAchieve Elementary	0.8 mi	120	24:1	6.4
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin	0.8 mi	658	23.5:1	3.7
Les Paul Middle	0.8 mi	594	12.9:1	7.9
Heyer Elementary	0.8 mi	345	11.9:1	6.6
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School	0.9 mi	265	13.9:1	8.2
White Rock School	1.2 mi	285	—:1	8.1
Waukesha East Alternative School	1.2 mi	74	7.4:1	6.2
White Rock Campus	1.2 mi	174	174:1	5.4
Riverview School	1.6 mi	5	5:1	—
Prairie Elementary	1.8 mi	326	13:1	8.9
Butler Middle	1.8 mi	803	13.2:1	6.7
Banting Elementary	2.1 mi	533	14:1	7.8
Horning Middle	2.2 mi	560	11.4:1	5.2
Lowell Elementary	2.2 mi	364	11.4:1	7.6
Hawthorne Elementary	2.3 mi	325	10.5:1	8.0
Hillcrest Elementary	2.5 mi	275	13.8:1	8.2
Summit View Elementary	2.7 mi	450	14.5:1	8.1
Bethesda Elementary	2.9 mi	415	13.8:1	7.3

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Waukesha

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 6.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 364

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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 53.5% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 69.4% (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 72.5%

Hispanic 21.4%

Asian 2.2%

Two or More 1.6%

Black 1.4%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

520 E NEWHALL AVE, Waukesha, WI 53186

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Waukesha Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Prairie Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Waukesha STEM Academy (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, La Casa de Esperanza Charter School (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Waukesha, see our Waukesha schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Waukesha STEM Academy Waukesha	0.3 mi	599	8.4
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Waukesha	0.5 mi	150	6.7
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions Waukesha	0.5 mi	114	5.0
South High Waukesha	0.5 mi	879	5.1
Hadfield Elementary Waukesha	0.7 mi	331	5.6
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School Waukesha	0.9 mi	265	8.2
Heyer Elementary Waukesha	0.8 mi	345	6.6
Les Paul Middle Waukesha	0.8 mi	594	7.9
eAchieve Elementary Waukesha	0.8 mi	120	6.4
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin Waukesha	0.8 mi	658	3.7
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Waukesha	1.1 mi	145	6.2
White Rock School Waukesha	1.2 mi	285	8.1
Waukesha East Alternative School Waukesha	1.2 mi	74	6.2
White Rock Campus Waukesha	1.2 mi	174	5.4
Waukesha Transition Academy Waukesha	1.2 mi	32	5.2
Riverview School Waukesha	1.6 mi	5	—
Prairie Elementary Waukesha	1.8 mi	326	8.9
Butler Middle Waukesha	1.8 mi	803	6.7
Banting Elementary Waukesha	2.1 mi	533	7.8
Horning Middle Waukesha	2.2 mi	560	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53186 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,596

Median Home Value

$277,800

Median Rent

$1,180/mo

Population

33,264

College Educated

39.1%

Homeownership

54.8%

Avg Commute

18.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

37.1

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kenosha, WI	357	7.5
Ben Franklin Elementary Franklin, WI	315	7.5
Blair-Taylor Elementary Blair, WI	307	7.5
Eastside Elementary Sun Prairie, WI	417	7.5
Gompers Elementary Madison, WI	220	7.5
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School Madison, WI	454	7.5

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 45 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 26 Some Transit
Bike Score: 33 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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