St. Catherine Elementary School in Milwaukee, WI, serves 142 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
With a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 and 10 teaching staff, the school supports a co–educational learning environment.
Approximately 51% of the udent body represent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Milwaukee community.
Catherine Elementary is one of several private PK–8 schools in Milwaukee, with enrollment and ratios comparable to nearby options.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Catherine Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Catherine Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Catherine Elementary School is King's Academy Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is City School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8940 N 85th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Hope Christian School: Caritas
(Christian)
8920 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Tuition listed
Risen Savior Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9550 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
King's Academy Christian School
(Christian)
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
1.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 140 students
Destiny High School
(Church of God in Christ)
7210 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-4430
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-4430
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students
7132 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 793-7416
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 793-7416
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,135 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
10900 W Mill Rd & 2911 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 353-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 353-3520
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 201 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8940 N 85th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Hope Christian School: Caritas
(Christian)
8920 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Tuition listed
Risen Savior Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9550 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8940 N 85th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Hope Christian School: Caritas
(Christian)
8920 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 600-1045
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Tuition listed
Risen Savior Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9550 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
8750 North 51st St.
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 354-3770
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 354-3770
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
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Rank:
10/
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W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
9273.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
9274.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
9274.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
9274.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
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(262) 670-3200
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
9274.4 miles
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