St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 337 Christian schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade1,759 students15 students per teacher
Private schools in Milwaukee, WI
77 private schools in Milwaukee, WI, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Anthony School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Catholic school in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade1,436 students17 students per teacher
Messmer Catholic Schools
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade1,180 students14 students per teacher
Messmer Catholic Schools
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade1,018 students13 students per teacher
Salam School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 55 private schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
AOverall grade985 students9 students per teacher
St. Marcus Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade956 students18 students per teacher
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade934 students18 students per teacher
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
A-Overall grade921 students12 students per teacher
Marquette University High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall gradeAll boys893 students15 students per teacher
Shining Star Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 613% since 2015–16
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade777 students27 students per teacher
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukee, WI
A+Overall gradeAll girls633 students12 students per teacher
St. Thomas More High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of 25 Catholic schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade566 students15 students per teacher
Hope Christian School: Fidelis
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 100% since 2017–18
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade551 students31 students per teacher
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy
Church of God in Christ school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade500 students25 students per teacher
Hope Christian School-Semper
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2015–16
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade497 students25 students per teacher
Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2017–18
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade464 students16 students per teacher
Cross Trainers Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 301% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade453 students13 students per teacher
Atlas Preparatory Academy High School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade412 students15 students per teacher
St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 548% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade389 students15 students per teacher
St. Adalbert Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 25 Catholic schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade385 students17 students per teacher
Eastbrook Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukee, WI
AOverall grade384 students12 students per teacher
Atonement Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade381 students16 students per teacher
St. Sebastian School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade340 students14 students per teacher
Dominican High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
A+Overall grade336 students13 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Milwaukee, WI
How many private schools are in Milwaukee, WI?
77 private schools in Milwaukee, WI, with about 26,348 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Milwaukee, WI?
The most common are Christian schools (37), Catholic schools (26), independent schools (5), Jewish day schools (4).
Are there private high schools in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes: 26 private schools in Milwaukee, WI teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Milwaukee, WI offer pre-K?
51 private schools in Milwaukee, WI offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Milwaukee, WI have?
The average school has 14.8 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Milwaukee, WI?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.