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 child care.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Sep 6, 2025
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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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Nativity Jesuit Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 256 students 0.2 miles 1515 S 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-1060
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-1060
0.2
K-8
256
Christ-st Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 253 students 0.3 miles 2229 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 530-5389
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 530-5389
0.3
PK-8
253
Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 375 students 0.3 miles 1114 S 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-2157
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-2157
0.3
PK-8
375
Hilltop Elementary Seeds Of Health
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 93 students 0.4 miles 1445 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 385-5620
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 385-5620
0.4
K
93
Grades: 9-12 | 110 students 0.6 miles 1127 S 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1237
0.6
9-12
110
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