Notre Dame Middle School is a Catholic school for young women sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Following in the Christian tradition, Notre Dame fosters respect, responsibility and sharing of personal talents, and prepares students for admittance to a college preparatory high school.
In a bi-literate setting, with emphasis on leadership skills, critical thinking, and social justice young women are empowered to make positive contributions to society.
NDMS is located on the south side in the heart of Milwaukee's Hispanic community.
The majority of our middle school students come from a community bordered on the north and south by National and Greenfield Avenues; on the east by South 6th Street, and on the west by South 27th Street.
It is a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood with White, Black and Hmong minorities.
It has the demographics one would expect many immigrants, low-income levels, low education attainment levels…with many individuals and families not fully integrated into or comfortable with Anglo society.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Notre Dame Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Education for Life
Student Body
Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Notre Dame Middle School cost?
Notre Dame Middle School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is Notre Dame Middle School's ranking?
Notre Dame Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Middle School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Notre Dame Middle School is Mcdonell Central Catholic High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Ghost School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Messiah Lutheran School (7.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Holy Ghost School
(Catholic)
Grades: 3-5 | 127 students 1 miles 436 S Main St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0538
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0538
1
3-5
127
Mcdonell Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 178 students 1 miles 1316 Bel Air Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0538
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-0538
1
9-12
178
St. Charles Borromeo Primary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-2 | 94 students 1 miles 1316 Bel Air Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5827
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5827
1
K-2
94
Grades: K-8 | 95 students 1.8 miles 467 E Colome Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-8273
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-8273
1.8
K-8
95
Grades: 1-8 | 26 students 5.3 miles 11370 County Highway Q
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 288-6250
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 288-6250
5.3
1-8
26
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