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St. Coletta Day School Of Milwaukee

1740 N 55th St Milwaukee, WI 53208

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • A New Standard of Education St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee, located at 1740 North 55th Street, Milwaukee, is a nonprofit, nonsectarian educational program for students with special needs.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Coletta Day School Of Milwaukee ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1956

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
navy pants, shorts, skirts & polos

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We participate in both the Special Needs Scholarship Program and the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

School Notes

  • Accredited Wisconsin Religious and Independent School
  • Serving students beginning at age 8
  • Emphasis on academic learning and social skillsIntegrated learning experiences
  • Learn-at-your-own-pace programIndividualized education and attention
  • Small classroom sizesAn environment of respect and consistency
  • Participant in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
  • Participant in the Special Needs Scholarship Program
  • Established in 1956
A New Standard of Education St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee, located at 1740 North 55th Street, Milwaukee, is a nonprofit, nonsectarian educational program for students with special needs.
  • Accredited Wisconsin Religious and Independent School
  • Serving students beginning at age 8
  • Emphasis on academic learning and social skillsIntegrated learning experiences
  • Learn-at-your-own-pace programIndividualized education and attention
  • Small classroom sizesAn environment of respect and consistency
  • Participant in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
  • Participant in the Special Needs Scholarship Program
  • Established in 1956
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Coletta Day School Of Milwaukee?
The application deadline for St. Coletta Day School Of Milwaukee is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Coletta Day School Of Milwaukee located?
St. Coletta Day School Of Milwaukee is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other private schools located in Washington Heights.

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $6,403 for elementary schools and $12,941 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).

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