Very Good
#90 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 16% of private schools
Yeshiva Elementary School
Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI
A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5115 W KEEFE AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53216
- Math 59% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 7.5:1 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 Yeshiva Elementary 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 49Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,466
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-third Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Carson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Townsend Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Sherman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yeshiva Elementary School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Yeshiva Elementary School
Yeshiva Elementary School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yeshiva Elementary School
What grades does Yeshiva Elementary School serve?
Yeshiva Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Yeshiva Elementary School?
Yeshiva Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Elementary School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshiva Elementary School rank in WI?
Yeshiva Elementary School ranks #90 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Yeshiva Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshiva Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Yeshiva Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yeshiva Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Yeshiva Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Yeshiva Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Yeshiva Elementary School a religious school?
Yeshiva Elementary School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 871-9597
- Area population (ZIP 53216)
- 29,772
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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.
- 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 53216; 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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