Mother Of Good Counsel

3001 N 68th St Milwaukee, WI 53210
Tel: (414) 442-7600 Ext. 119
www.mgcparish.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,375
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #1 - Celebrating Catholic Schools Week through community dance!
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #2 - Crowning our Blessed Mother. We are rich in Catholic tradition.
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #3 - We embrace family activities!
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #4 - Family Science Night!
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #5 - A spiritual retreat-building community.
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #6 - We are here to serve others. Students making sandwiches for those in need.
Mother Of Good Counsel Photo #7 - We celebrate the arts with offering band and orchestra lessons to our students.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,375
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Mother Of Good Counsel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1925

Student Body

Total Students
220 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
7%
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Polo shirts in white, navy or forest green, navy pants, uniform jumpers for girls

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Above is the tuition for a parish member with one child. Tuition for non-parish members with one child is $5357
% on Financial Aid
98%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rachel Johnston
Admissions Associate
Juanita Jones
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
STEM Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand Program
ChoirOrchestra

School Notes

  • Mother of Good Counsel School is a welcoming, diverse Catholic Christian community.
  • We strive to provide a quality educational environment in which each student is guided towards the development of his or her greatest intellectual, creative and moral potential. We commit ourselves to be nurturing a strong love of Jesus and His word, recognition of God-given talents, and a sense of personal responsibility.
  • We commit ourselves to be an anchor of stability in our neighborhood and beyond through a supportive community committed to the Catholic/Christian values of word, worship, and service.
  • Mother of Good Counsel School is a welcoming, diverse Catholic Christian community.
  • We strive to provide a quality educational environment in which each student is guided towards the development of his or her greatest intellectual, creative and moral potential. We commit ourselves to be nurturing a strong love of Jesus and His word, recognition of God-given talents, and a sense of personal responsibility.
  • We commit ourselves to be an anchor of stability in our neighborhood and beyond through a supportive community committed to the Catholic/Christian values of word, worship, and service.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mother Of Good Counsel cost?
Mother Of Good Counsel's tuition is approximately $3,375 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mother Of Good Counsel?
The acceptance rate of Mother Of Good Counsel is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Mother Of Good Counsel offer?
Mother Of Good Counsel offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mother Of Good Counsel?
The application deadline for Mother Of Good Counsel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mother Of Good Counsel located?
Mother Of Good Counsel is located in the Enderis Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

School Reviews

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My son Kavon attends Mother of Good Counsel school (K-5). I have nothing but praise for his teacher, Ms. Mueller. Her unfailing dedication to her students has resulted in my son's ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic computations far beyond expected levels. The results she produces are the direct end-product of her high expectations. I am truly grateful to her, and can only hope that the next 8 years of his MGC experience are as fruitful.
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The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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