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Best South Milwaukee 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 591 students in South Milwaukee, WI (there are , serving 2,686 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in South Milwaukee, WI is Divine Mercy School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private schools in South Milwaukee, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked South Milwaukee 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Divine Mercy School
(Catholic)
695 College Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 764-4360
Gr: K-8 | 252 students
Guidance Academy
(Islamic)
1800 16th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 312-8755
Gr: PK-11 | 220 students
South Milwaukee KinderCare
South Milwaukee KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1801 East College Ave.
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 762-0045
Gr: NS-PK
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3600 S Chicago Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 762-1258
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (South Milwaukee)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
591 Students
147,524 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
11,462 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$7,526
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$2,595
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
141 Students
3,577 Students
% Asian Students
23%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
55 Students
20,242 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
381 Students
79,788 Students
% White Students
61%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
29,260 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in South Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked private schools in South Milwaukee, WI is Divine Mercy School.
How many private schools are located in South Milwaukee?
4 private schools are located in South Milwaukee.
What percentage of students in South Milwaukee go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Milwaukee?
75% of private schools in South Milwaukee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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