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Mother of Good Counsel

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Milwaukee, WI

3001 N 68th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mother of Good Counsel is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 190 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 185 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
190
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 77 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    196’11–12217’13–14210’15–16207’17–18196’19–20193’21–22190’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded8
    Pre-K8
    K17
    TK15
    117
    217
    320
    419
    517
    624
    718
    818

    Student body

    Black96%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    White2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mother of Good Counsel 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 Mother of Good Counsel

    What grades does Mother of Good Counsel serve?

    Mother of Good Counsel serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Mother of Good Counsel?

    About 190 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mother of Good Counsel?

    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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