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#174 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 30% of private schools

Calvary Baptist Christian School

Elementary School · Watertown, WI

A private elementary school in Watertown, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

792 MILFORD ST, Watertown, WI 53094

  • Math 56% vs WI 50% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs WI 49% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,180.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment144
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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.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
50%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary Baptist Christian 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), 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

$71,973

Median home value

$223,900

Median rent

$1,039/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White84.0%
Hispanic7.6%
Two or More3.5%
Asian2.8%
Black2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.8 mi15Compare →
Schurz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.2 mi236Compare →
Watertown 4 KidsEnrollment path unverified3.2PK1.2 mi172Compare →
Trinity-st Lukes Lutheran Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–41.4 mi79Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Calvary Baptist Christian School is listed in Watertown, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvary Baptist Christian School

Calvary Baptist Christian School is a private elementary school in Watertown, WI, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvary Baptist Christian School

What grades does Calvary Baptist Christian School serve?

Calvary Baptist Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Calvary Baptist Christian School?

Calvary Baptist Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Baptist Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Baptist Christian School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Calvary Baptist Christian School rank in WI?

Calvary Baptist Christian School ranks #174 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Calvary Baptist Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvary Baptist Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Calvary Baptist Christian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvary Baptist Christian School has 56% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Calvary Baptist Christian School a private school?

Yes, Calvary Baptist Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Calvary Baptist Christian School a religious school?

Calvary Baptist Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
144
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 53094)
18,151
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
40
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 53094; 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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