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Divine Mercy School

695 College Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172

Tel: (414) 764-4360

www.divinemercysm.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 252 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 252 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Divine Mercy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Divine Mercy School
Kind	51
1	7
2	19
3	31
4	37
5	19
6	34
7	29
8	25

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Student Body

Total Students

252 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

We, the dedicated families, staff, and parish members of Divine Mercy School, join together as a prayer-centered faith community rooted in the Gospel message.
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus, and challenged by the ever-growing needs of our society, we share with all members of the community a responsibility for educating the total child.
Within a nurturing environment, active learners strive towards spiritual growth and academic excellence.
We respect the diversity and uniqueness of each individual and work cooperatively to build a sense of truthfulness and trust.
Through meaningful interaction, we use our gifts and talents to serve the needs of others.
By employing innovative strategies and techniques, we prepare our students to meet the challenges of the future.
We share the responsibility of global stewardship and resolve to enrich the quality of life for all people.
Divine Mercy School seeks to provide a Christian community in which Christian values are developed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, parents, teachers, all other school personnel, and parish members.
We believe that each child will be enabled to reach full actualization of his/her potential through cooperation between parents and the school, each having the same concern for the child.

We, the dedicated families, staff, and parish members of Divine Mercy School, join together as a prayer-centered faith community rooted in the Gospel message. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus, and challenged by the ever-growing needs of our society, we share with all members of the community a responsibility for educating the total child. Within a nurturing environment, active learners strive towards spiritual growth and academic excellence. We respect the diversity and uniqueness of each individual and work cooperatively to build a sense of truthfulness and trust. Through meaningful interaction, we use our gifts and talents to serve the needs of others. By employing innovative strategies and techniques, we prepare our students to meet the challenges of the future. We share the responsibility of global stewardship and resolve to enrich the quality of life for all people. Divine Mercy School seeks to provide a Christian community in which Christian values are developed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, parents, teachers, all other school personnel, and parish members. We believe that each child will be enabled to reach full actualization of his/her potential through cooperation between parents and the school, each having the same concern for the child.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee County, WI is $8,773 for elementary schools and $14,720 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee County, WI is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).