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#410 of 571 private schools in WI

Atonement Lutheran School

Elementary School

4224 W RUBY AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

417

Student-Teacher

17:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

417

Student-Teacher

17:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#410 of 571

In Milwaukee

#50 of 74

public schools

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About Atonement Lutheran School

Atonement Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Atonement Lutheran School serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Atonement Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Atonement Lutheran School show 20% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.2 pts below WI schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Atonement Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Atonement Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

417

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 82% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.8% vs 0%

White 2.6% vs 0%

Asian 0.2% vs 0%

Atonement Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Atonement Lutheran School (this school)	—	417	17:1	5.6
Central City Cyberschool	0.3 mi	378	19.9:1	3.5
Clemens Elementary	0.5 mi	309	14:1	4.2
Congress Elementary	0.7 mi	699	18.4:1	3.8
Obama School of Career and Technical Education	0.7 mi	1,226	34.1:1	4.5
Carson Academy	0.8 mi	332	15.8:1	4.1
Hampton Elementary	0.9 mi	150	16.7:1	6.0
Barbee Elementary	1.2 mi	305	19.1:1	6.6
Fifty-Third Street Elementary	1.3 mi	330	15:1	3.8
Townsend Street Elementary	1.3 mi	299	18.7:1	4.0
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School	1.4 mi	269	53.8:1	3.0
Franklin Elementary	1.5 mi	344	16.4:1	3.4
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy	1.6 mi	295	32.8:1	5.8
Lancaster Elementary	1.7 mi	331	22.1:1	4.6
Browning Elementary	1.8 mi	288	19.2:1	4.4
Pratt Elementary	1.8 mi	309	18.2:1	5.4
Kilbourn Elementary	1.9 mi	258	17.2:1	4.6
Thurston Woods Elementary	1.9 mi	298	21.3:1	4.4
Andrew S Douglas Middle	2.0 mi	106	11.8:1	7.1
Sherman Elementary	2.0 mi	242	12.7:1	4.4
Auer Avenue Elementary	2.0 mi	187	17:1	5.1

Showing 20 of 145 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention

C 2.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,209.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 30%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 417

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 20.2% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 30.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 82.0%

Two or More 9.6%

Hispanic 4.8%

White 2.6%

Native American 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4224 W RUBY AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Atonement Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Barbee Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MT LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Central City Cyberschool Milwaukee	0.3 mi	378	3.5
Clemens Elementary Milwaukee	0.5 mi	309	4.2
ASSATA High Milwaukee	0.5 mi	116	4.5
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee Milwaukee	0.5 mi	44	8.1
Obama School of Career and Technical Education Milwaukee	0.7 mi	1,226	4.5
HOLY REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.7 mi	357	4.8
Carson Academy Milwaukee	0.8 mi	332	4.1
Congress Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	699	3.8
Hampton Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	150	6.0
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEUPER Milwaukee	0.9 mi	508	4.8
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - SEMPER Milwaukee	0.9 mi	505	5.0
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Milwaukee	1.0 mi	312	5.1
Townsend Street Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	299	4.0
Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	330	3.8
YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.3 mi	187	7.6
BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.2 mi	153	8.1
GARDEN HOMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	233	4.7
Barbee Elementary Milwaukee	1.2 mi	305	6.6
MT LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.2 mi	187	6.4
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School Milwaukee	1.4 mi	269	3.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,288

Median Home Value

$150,200

Median Rent

$980/mo

Population

44,963

College Educated

25.3%

Homeownership

41.7%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

24.4%

Median Age

35.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Crandon Elementary Crandon, WI	401	5.6
Forest Park Elementary Kenosha, WI	326	5.6
Franklin Elementary Appleton, WI	297	5.6
HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hales Corners, WI	379	5.6
Hadfield Elementary Waukesha, WI	331	5.6
Hillcrest Primary School Shawano, WI	435	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Atonement Lutheran School

What grades does Atonement Lutheran School serve?

Atonement Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Atonement Lutheran School?

Atonement Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Atonement Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Atonement Lutheran School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Atonement Lutheran School rank in WI?

Atonement Lutheran School ranks #410 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Atonement Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Atonement Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Atonement Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Atonement Lutheran School has 20% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Atonement Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Atonement Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Atonement Lutheran School a religious school?

Atonement Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 417
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Teachers (FTE): 25
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 871-1224

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