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South Milwaukee Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 591 students in South Milwaukee, WI, 18% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
75% of private schools in South Milwaukee, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Milwaukee Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Divine Mercy School
Divine Mercy School
Gr: K-8 | 252 students
Catholic
695 College Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 764-4360
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Map of Guidance Academy
Guidance Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 220 students
Islamic
1800 16th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 312-8755
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South Milwaukee KinderCare Photo
South Milwaukee KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1801 East College Ave.
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 762-0045
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Map of Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3600 S Chicago Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 762-1258
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South Milwaukee, WI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
591
Students
$3,400
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Milwaukee)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
591 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
34%
35%
0.57
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
141 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
23%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
55 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
381 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
61%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$2,609
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked private schools in South Milwaukee, WI is Divine Mercy School.
How many private schools are located in South Milwaukee?
4 private schools are located in South Milwaukee.
What percentage of students in South Milwaukee go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Milwaukee?
75% of private schools in South Milwaukee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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