St. Francis: Schools & Education
St. Francis is served by 20 public schools. Milwaukee Academy Of Science is the largest at 1,401 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 46,053 students.
- ~77 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
117 K-12 schools serving the area — about 77 residents per school. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (117)
| School Districts · Districts | Wisconsin Department of Correc, Woodlands School Inc., Woodlands School Inc., Woodlands School Inc., Woodlands School Inc. |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 15 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5500035, 5500039, 5500041, 5500042, 5500047 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 7,426 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 450 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.50 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 18 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,865 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 79.0% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Marquette University |
| Nearest College · City | Milwaukee |
| Nearest College · Phone | (414) 288-7710 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Francis Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4230 S. Nicholson Ave. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (414) 481-7323 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 53235 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2860 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12