Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Menomonee Falls, WI
N74w13646 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53008
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- 86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 237% since 2019–20
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is an independent Catholic school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 118 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin. Enrollment has grown about 237% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school reports that about 86% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 118
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 86% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic high schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 21 Catholic high schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee
What grades does Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee serve?
Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee?
About 118 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee?
Call the 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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