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 (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
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
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.: 11:1
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
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
633 S 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 369-2193
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 369-2193
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 727 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School
(Catholic)
1215 S 45th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 436-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 436-4600
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Marquette University High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3401 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 933-7220
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wells Street Academy
Special Education School
2020 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2020
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2020
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
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Location
Miles
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
Notre Dame School Of Milwaukee
(Catholic)
1420 W Scott St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 316-3284
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 316-3284
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Tuition listed
St. Adalbert Continuation School
(Catholic)
1913 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-5450
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-5450
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Notre Dame School Of Milwaukee
(Catholic)
1420 W Scott St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 316-3284
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 316-3284
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Tuition listed
St. Adalbert Continuation School
(Catholic)
1913 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-5450
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-5450
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Park View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 N Rochester St
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6292
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6292
9264.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 S Sawyer Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
9264.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
9264.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
385 E Veterans Way
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6300
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6300
9265 miles
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
9265.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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