Notre Dame Middle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

1316 Bel Air Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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 Facts (2025-26)

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.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Year Founded

1882

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

145 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Notre Dame Middle School Student 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

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Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Education for Life

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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