St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Milwaukee, WI
1600 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 548% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
St. Joseph Academy is an independent Catholic school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 389 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 548% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 188 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
- 389
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 174 girls, 215 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 188 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% 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
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Academy 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. Joseph Academy
What grades does St. Joseph Academy serve?
St. Joseph Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Academy?
About 389 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Academy?
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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