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#194 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 34% of private schools
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Elementary School · Sheboygan, WI
A private elementary school in Sheboygan, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1121 GEORGIA AVE, Sheboygan, WI 53081
- Math 13% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 13:1 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
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where Bethlehem 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheboygan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,401
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53081; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Sheridan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Sheboygan Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| James Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 338 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bethlehem Lutheran School is listed in Sheboygan, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Sheboygan, WI, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethlehem Lutheran School
What grades does Bethlehem Lutheran School serve?
Bethlehem Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bethlehem Lutheran School?
Bethlehem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Lutheran School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethlehem Lutheran School rank in WI?
Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks #194 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Bethlehem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethlehem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Bethlehem Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethlehem Lutheran School has 13% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Bethlehem Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri 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 Bethlehem Lutheran School a religious school?
Bethlehem Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sheboygan County
- Phone
- (920) 452-5071
- Area population (ZIP 53081)
- 43,146
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 53081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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