Messmer St. Rose Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Milwaukee, WI
514 N 31st St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Messmer St. Rose Catholic School is an independent Catholic school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 285 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 285
- Teachers
- 21 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 140 girls, 145 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Messmer St. Rose Catholic School 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 Messmer St. Rose Catholic School
What grades does Messmer St. Rose Catholic School serve?
Messmer St. Rose Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Messmer St. Rose Catholic School?
About 285 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Messmer St. Rose Catholic School?
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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