ST. KATHARINE DREXEL SCHOOL~~~ c Students and teachers pray together daily and attend Mass weekly. c Saint Katharine Drexel School provides an environment in which learning and mutually supportive relationships flourish. c A safe, supportive environment is key. c Reverence for the Lord and for every person is a pronounced commitment of all teachers, staff and volunteers c High parental involvement is expected. c Parents connect with each other while building new and lasting friendships. c Along with your children, your family will be enriched by the opportunity to grow in faith .
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,330
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2003
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform: visit our website
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tution = 2330 for the first child K-8; includes instructional fee and play ground fee.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Builders ClubForensics
Jazz BandYearbook
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
- Saint Katharine Drexel School, as an extension of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, is a child-centered, caring community. SKDS is dedicated to educating the whole child in the Catholic Christian tradition, offering a Christian message and a faith-filled environment to its school family through worship and service. The St. Katharine Drexel School Family, with parents as the primary teachers, shares the joint responsibility of serving our school and others as well as building faith, knowledge and a cooperative spirit. All students, teachers, staff, parents and administration are vital to the educational program. At the St. Katharine Drexel School we teach the whole child. We encourage him/her to develop a personal and communal relationship with God. We foster a loving and secure environment. We challenge him/her to work thoroughly in all the disciplines. Finally, we encourage a sense of pride in oneself, leading to pride in St. Katharine Drexel School which plays an integral part in the Beaver Dam Community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Katharine Drexel School cost?
St. Katharine Drexel School's tuition is approximately $2,330 for private students.
What schools are St. Katharine Drexel School often compared to?
St. Katharine Drexel School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Ev. Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Katharine Drexel School offer?
St. Katharine Drexel School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School?
The application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Katharine Drexel School is Wayland Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Stephens Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John's Ev. Lutheran School (7.4 miles away)
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St. Stephens Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
412 W Maple Ave
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
402 S Main St
Juneau, WI 53039
(920) 386-4644
Juneau, WI 53039
(920) 386-4644
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
110 Edgelawn Dr
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3296
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3296
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Faith Christian School
(Calvinist)
611 N Columbus St
Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-6090
Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-6090
10.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
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