St. Katharine Drexel School

503 S Spring Street Beaver Dam, WI 53916
www.skds.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,330
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,330
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Katharine Drexel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003

Student Body

Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform: visit our website

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tution = 2330 for the first child K-8; includes instructional fee and play ground fee.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Builders ClubForensics
Jazz BandYearbook

School Notes

  • ST. KATHARINE DREXEL SCHOOL~~~ c Students and teachers pray together daily and attend Mass weekly. c Saint Katharine Drexel School provides an environment in which learning and mutually supportive relationships flourish. c A safe, supportive environment is key. c Reverence for the Lord and for every person is a pronounced commitment of all teachers, staff and volunteers c High parental involvement is expected. c Parents connect with each other while building new and lasting friendships. c Along with your children, your family will be enriched by the opportunity to grow in faith .
  • School Mascot: Cougar
  • Saint Katharine Drexel School, as an extension of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, is a child-centered, caring community. SKDS is dedicated to educating the whole child in the Catholic Christian tradition, offering a Christian message and a faith-filled environment to its school family through worship and service. The St. Katharine Drexel School Family, with parents as the primary teachers, shares the joint responsibility of serving our school and others as well as building faith, knowledge and a cooperative spirit. All students, teachers, staff, parents and administration are vital to the educational program. At the St. Katharine Drexel School we teach the whole child. We encourage him/her to develop a personal and communal relationship with God. We foster a loving and secure environment. We challenge him/her to work thoroughly in all the disciplines. Finally, we encourage a sense of pride in oneself, leading to pride in St. Katharine Drexel School which plays an integral part in the Beaver Dam Community.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Katharine Drexel School cost?
St. Katharine Drexel School's tuition is approximately $2,330 for private students.
What schools are St. Katharine Drexel School often compared to?
St. Katharine Drexel School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Ev. Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Katharine Drexel School offer?
St. Katharine Drexel School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School?
The application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Dodge County, WI is $10,139 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dodge County, WI is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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