St. Joseph Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Joseph Academy

1600 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Tel: (414) 645-5337

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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 (2026)

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:

School Overview

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

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

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

21 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,759 for elementary schools and $15,583 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).