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Messmer Catholic Schools

Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12

Milwaukee, WI

742 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011

Messmer Catholic Schools is an independent Catholic school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 1,018 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school reports that about 72% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 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 K–12
Students
1,018
Teachers
81.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 519 girls, 499 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 72% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 24 Catholic schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    1,108’11–121,510’13–141,598’15–16725’17–181,300’19–201,211’21–221,018’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K59
    173
    263
    374
    463
    559
    677
    778
    875
    9149
    10103
    1192
    1253

    Student body

    Black90%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races1%
    White0%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Messmer Catholic Schools whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Messmer Catholic Schools

    What grades does Messmer Catholic Schools serve?

    Messmer Catholic Schools serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Messmer Catholic Schools?

    About 1,018 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Messmer Catholic Schools?

    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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