The co-education primary school serves 390 (boys and girls) students in Grades K3-4th. Highlights: Spanish and English dual language model. Technology in every classroom. After-school enrichment programming and childcare.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
390 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is a Grade K3-8 Catholic school sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It also has single-gender middle schools serving boys and girls at separate campuses.NDSM addresses the urgent, critical needs of the community through student-focused education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus's ranking?
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus?
The application deadline for Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus located?
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus is located in the Muskego Way neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other private schools located in Muskego Way.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Notre Dame School of Milwaukee-Mother Caroline Campus is El Puente High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nativity Jesuit Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ-st Peter Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Nativity Jesuit Academy
(Catholic)
1515 S 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-1060
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-1060
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ-st Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2229 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 530-5389
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 530-5389
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1114 S 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-2157
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-2157
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Hilltop Elementary Seeds Of Health
Daycare / Preschool
1445 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 385-5620
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 385-5620
0.4 miles
Gr: K | 93 students
1127 S 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1237
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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