Chesterton Academy Of Milwaukee is a co–ed Catholic high school serving grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community in Brookfield, WI.
The school has a total enrollment of 35 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Approximately 12% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Chesterton Academy is a member of other religious school associations and provides a faith–based secondary education option in the Milwaukee area.
The school is situated near several other private high schools and academies within one mile, including Wisconsin Lutheran High School and Pius Xi Catholic High School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterton Academy Of Milwaukee?
The application deadline for Chesterton Academy Of Milwaukee is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterton Academy Of Milwaukee is Wisconsin Lutheran High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Milwaukee Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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Milwaukee Montessori School ![Milwaukee Montessori School Photo - Milwaukee Montessori School]( "Milwaukee Montessori School Photo - Milwaukee Montessori School")
Montessori School
345 N. 95th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wisconsin Lutheran High School ![Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago]( "Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
330 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
1435 S 92nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0751
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0751
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Tuition listed
Pius Xi Catholic High School
(Catholic)
135 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 290-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 290-7000
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Tuition listed
St. Jude The Apostle School
(Catholic)
800 Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School ![Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago]( "Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
330 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
Pius Xi Catholic High School
(Catholic)
135 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 290-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 290-7000
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Tuition listed
1220 Dewey Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 454-6590
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 454-6590
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Milwaukee Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7548
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7548
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
8420 W Beloit Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 327-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 327-4200
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Milwaukee Montessori School ![Milwaukee Montessori School Photo - Milwaukee Montessori School]( "Milwaukee Montessori School Photo - Milwaukee Montessori School")
Montessori School
345 N. 95th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1435 S 92nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0751
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0751
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Tuition listed
St. Jude The Apostle School
(Catholic)
800 Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3
St. Vincent Pallotti School
(Catholic)
201 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 258-4165
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 258-4165
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1337 S 100th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 774-8520
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 774-8520
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Milwaukee Montessori School ![Milwaukee Montessori School Photo - Milwaukee Montessori School]( "Milwaukee Montessori School Photo - Milwaukee Montessori School")
Montessori School
345 N. 95th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1435 S 92nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0751
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-0751
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Tuition listed
St. Jude The Apostle School
(Catholic)
800 Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 771-1520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3
St. Vincent Pallotti School
(Catholic)
201 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 258-4165
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 258-4165
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1337 S 100th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 774-8520
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 774-8520
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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East Troy High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3128 Graydon Ave
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6760
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6760
9261.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
East Troy Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3143 Graydon Ave
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6740
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6740
9261.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
2109 Townline Rd
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6730
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6730
9262.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Stone Bank Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N68w33866 County Road K
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
9262.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
9262.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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