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Waukesha Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Waukesha, WI

520 E Newhall Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Waukesha
  • Growing: enrollment up 77% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Waukesha since at least 2011

In Waukesha, Wisconsin, Waukesha Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 401 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 77% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 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
401
Teachers
32.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 197 girls, 204 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 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

    226’11–12533’13–14476’15–16431’17–18386’19–20364’21–22401’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K42
    149
    254
    337
    442
    549
    641
    736
    851

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino26%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races2%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Waukesha Catholic School 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 Waukesha Catholic School

    What grades does Waukesha Catholic School serve?

    Waukesha Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Waukesha Catholic School?

    About 401 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Waukesha 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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