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#480 of 571 private schools in WI
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
Elementary School · Manitowoc, WI
A private elementary school in Manitowoc, WI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3209 MEADOW LN, Manitowoc, WI 54220
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Where Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,181/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,188
Median home value
$159,500
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School is listed in Manitowoc, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Manitowoc, WI, serving approximately 196 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
What grades does Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School serve?
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School?
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School rank in WI?
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #480 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Bethany Evangelical 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 Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Manitowoc County
- Phone
- (920) 684-9777
- Area population (ZIP 54220)
- 40,739
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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