St. Jerome School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Columbus, WI
1550 Farnham St, Columbus, WI 53925
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Columbus
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
- Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
In Columbus, Wisconsin, St. Jerome School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 104 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Madison. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 104
- Teachers
- 12.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Madison
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% 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 St. Jerome 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 St. Jerome School
What grades does St. Jerome School serve?
St. Jerome School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Jerome School?
About 104 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Jerome 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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