Hope Christian School: Caritas is a co–ed Christian private school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK through 8 with a total enrollment of 444 students in a large city neighborhood.
Founded in 1999, the school offers a city–based education with a student–teacher ratio of 28:16 teachers.
The school's yearly tuition is $8,400, below the average tuition for elementary schools in Milwaukee.
: Caritas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity, student body size, and the number of AP courses offered, with 15 AP courses available.
The student population is 99.56% students of color, reflecting a highly diverse learning environment in the Northridge neighborhood of Milwaukee.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hope Christian School: Caritas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
AP Courses
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
444 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hope Christian School: Caritas cost?
Hope Christian School: Caritas's tuition is approximately $8,400 for private students.
What is Hope Christian School: Caritas's ranking?
Hope Christian School: Caritas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Hope Christian School: Caritas?
The application deadline for Hope Christian School: Caritas is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hope Christian School: Caritas located?
Hope Christian School: Caritas is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other private schools located in Northridge.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hope Christian School: Caritas is Destiny High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Institute Of Technology And Academics (0.4 miles away)
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8940 N 85th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 365-9375
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(414) 354-7320
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-7320
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8242 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-5126
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 354-5126
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