St. Joseph Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 448 students
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Academy
Pre-K	50
Kind	55
1	50
2	44
3	43
4	45
6	47
7	43
Ungraded	71

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Year Founded

1907

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

448 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY IS A CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION SPONSORED BY THE FELICIAN SISTERS. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL LIFELONG LEARNERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS. WE ARE GUIDED BY THE FELICIAN SISTERS` CORE VALUES FOR MINISTRY: RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY, COMPASSION, JUSTICE AND PEACE, TRANSFORMATION, AND SOLIDARITY WITH THE POOR. WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY TO FULFILL THIS MISSION.

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What is St. Joseph Academy's ranking?

St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Academy?

The application deadline for St. Joseph Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Academy located?

St. Joseph Academy is located in the Polonia neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $6,439 for elementary schools and $13,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).