City School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2019–20
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade182 students23 students per teacher
Private schools in Milwaukee, WI
77 private schools in Milwaukee, WI, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade181 students17 students per teacher
St. Matthias Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade173 students14 students per teacher
St. Vincent Pallotti School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade173 students15 students per teacher
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
AOverall grade172 students10 students per teacher
St. John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade170 students17 students per teacher
Salem Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 208% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade163 students17 students per teacher
Bader Hillel Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade161 students6 students per teacher
St. Martini Lutheran Grade School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
One of 37 Christian schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade158 students13 students per teacher
Mt. Olive Christian Day School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 37 Christian schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
AOverall grade155 students12 students per teacher
Blessed Savior Catholic School - East Campus
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 25 Catholic schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade148 students11 students per teacher
St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
A-Overall grade148 students15 students per teacher
Believers in Christ Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade145 students12 students per teacher
St. Margaret Mary
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 25 Catholic schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade139 students11 students per teacher
Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
A+Overall grade136 students5 students per teacher
New Testament Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade130 students12 students per teacher
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
AOverall grade124 students10 students per teacher
Transcenter for Youth/El Puente High
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 6 independent schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade107 students15 students per teacher
Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall gradeAll boys107 students31 students per teacher
Divine Destiny School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 37 Christian schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade90 students23 students per teacher
St. Philips Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade81 students14 students per teacher
Siloah Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade79 students11 students per teacher
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
Church of God in Christ school · Grades 10–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukee, WI
BOverall grade74 students14 students per teacher
Clara Mohammed School
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade73 students15 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.