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.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1907
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
448 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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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