St. Mary

Teachers encourage the development of Catholic virtues, attitudes, and habits necessary for Christ-like living in our society.

St. Mary is a faith community rooted in the Catholic tradition and the Gospel teachings. Catholic education provides opportunities to grow spiritually and morally, develop intellectually and promote positive social interactions.

To cultivate a lifelong love of learning, teachers emphasize core academic skills with exposure to different learning and cultural activities, thereby recognizing and working with student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Students start every day with morning prayer and attend religion class daily. Prayers are also said at lunchtime and at the end of the day. Mass is celebrated weekly, on Holy Days and for other special occasions.

Teachers provide experiences that nurture students’ attitudes of accountability, self-worth, freedom and respect. In addition, they encourage students to be goal-oriented, helping them reach their full potential.

About Our School

3027 N. Fratney Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

414 264-6070

Principal: Portia Gadson

A loving home is a child’s foundation and parents are the first teachers. Our school builds upon this foundation. St. Mary provides a safe environment where families of all faiths are welcomed and encouraged. We provide students a well-rounded, excellent personalized education. We prepare our students for bright futures through a multiage classroom and personalized learning approach.

Faith plays a large role in the daily life at St. Mary with everyday staring off with a school wide morning prayer with announcements.
Faculty and staff demonstrate their faith through their actions and help students mature spiritually through religious instruction, prayer and the Eucharistic celebration of the sacraments. At every grade level, students have the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with God by participating in weekly liturgy, in daily prayer and in daily religion class.

Thank you for your interest in our school. We are now enrolling students in K4 – 8th grade for the 2024-25 school year.

Please call 414-264-6070 to learn more about our school! We’re here to help answer any questions and take you and your student on a tour of our school.  We look forward to meeting you!

Is my child eligible for the Parental School Choice Program?
The Parental School Choice Program allows families to choose the school, including private schools, that is best for their child. The Parental Choice Program covers the full cost of your child’s education for the year. The Parental School Choice program has specific residency and income level guidelines that determine eligibility.  Click here for the details or call our office for assistance. We’re happy to help!

Yes, I’m Eligible for Parental School Choice
The Parental School Choice program requires an online application. You can schedule an appointment so we can walk through the application process with you or you can complete the form online. 

PARENTAL CHOICE (ENGLISH)
PARENTAL CHOICE (SPANISH)

Meet in Person
We are happy to help you!  Call 414-264-6070 to schedule an appointment with a member of our office team.  We will help you complete the application.  You will need an email address to complete the application. Also, please bring documentation of address and income.  Click here for documentation requirements.

Next Steps
We will contact you once your application has been processed. 

St. Mary offers many opportunities for young students to learn and grow in a safe environment. They offer 4K programs and wrap-around care through the YMCA.

Students with strong minds need strong bodies, which is why students are encouraged to participate in athletics to maintain strong bodies at a young age. Children have the choice to participate in football, track and field, and basketball. With students participating in extracurricular activities, they can take what they’ve learned in the classroom and improve on their development skills.