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#337 of 571 private schools in WI

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School

Elementary School

2229 W GREENFIELD AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

20.2:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

20.2:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#337 of 571

In Milwaukee

#42 of 74

public schools

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About Christ-st Peter Lutheran School

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Christ-st Peter Lutheran School serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ-st Peter Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Christ-st Peter Lutheran School show 27% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.7 pts below WI schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Christ-st Peter 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 Christ-st Peter Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

200

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 56.5% vs 0%

Black 12.5% vs 0%

Asian 11.5% vs 0%

White 10.5% vs 0%

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Christ-st Peter Lutheran School (this school)	—	200	20.2:1	6.1
Longfellow Elementary	0.3 mi	718	16.7:1	4.1
Mitchell Elementary	0.3 mi	613	15.3:1	3.8
Rogers Street Academy	0.6 mi	570	15.8:1	5.6
Doerfler Elementary	0.6 mi	550	16.2:1	4.0
Forest Home Elementary	0.7 mi	537	11.7:1	6.2
Seeds of Health Elementary Program	0.7 mi	377	15.7:1	6.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes	0.7 mi	620	19.4:1	4.8
Kagel Elementary	0.8 mi	267	16.7:1	4.2
U S Grant School	0.9 mi	582	16.6:1	4.3
Greenfield Bilingual	0.9 mi	555	15.9:1	4.2
Lad Lake Synergy School	0.9 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
Bruce Guadalupe	1.0 mi	1,410	15.5:1	7.8
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	1.0 mi	416	16:1	5.3
Allen-Field Elementary	1.1 mi	474	12.5:1	4.6
Hayes Bilingual School	1.1 mi	638	17.7:1	5.5
United Community Center Acosta Middle School	1.2 mi	180	11.2:1	7.6
Carmen Middle School South	1.2 mi	206	13.7:1	6.2
Vieau Elementary	1.4 mi	684	16.7:1	5.0
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	1.4 mi	217	12.8:1	7.7
La Causa Charter School	1.5 mi	570	18.4:1	4.8

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- 1.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 200

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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 26.6% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 38.1% (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)

Hispanic 56.5%

Black 12.5%

Asian 11.5%

White 10.5%

Two or More 9.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2229 W GREENFIELD AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ-st Peter Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Seeds of Health Elementary Program (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Forest Home Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee	0.3 mi	718	4.1
Mitchell Elementary Milwaukee	0.3 mi	613	3.8
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.3 mi	521	6.4
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee	0.6 mi	570	5.6
CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.6 mi	424	5.6
NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.5 mi	231	5.1
Doerfler Elementary Milwaukee	0.6 mi	550	4.0
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	0.6 mi	48	6.1
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	537	6.2
South Division High Milwaukee	0.6 mi	842	4.5
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.6 mi	520	5.0
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.6 mi	175	5.4
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus Milwaukee	0.7 mi	399	5.8
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes Milwaukee	0.7 mi	620	4.8
Seeds of Health Elementary Program Milwaukee	0.7 mi	377	6.8
Lad Lake Synergy School Milwaukee	0.9 mi	35	8.3
U S Grant School Milwaukee	0.9 mi	582	4.3
Kagel Elementary Milwaukee	0.8 mi	267	4.2
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.0 mi	416	5.3
TRANSCENTER FOR YOUTH/EL PUENTE HIGH Milwaukee	0.8 mi	118	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,645

Median Home Value

$106,000

Median Rent

$964/mo

Population

40,008

College Educated

14.6%

Homeownership

26.4%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

32.6%

Median Age

29.1

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Crosse, WI	142	6.1
Gilman Elementary Gilman, WI	137	6.1
Langlade Elementary Green Bay, WI	276	6.1
Manawa Elementary Manawa, WI	199	6.1
ST FRANCES CABRINI SCHOOL West Bend, WI	175	6.1
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mayville, WI	120	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ-st Peter Lutheran School

What grades does Christ-st Peter Lutheran School serve?

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ-st Peter Lutheran School?

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ-st Peter Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ-st Peter Lutheran School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ-st Peter Lutheran School rank in WI?

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School ranks #337 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Christ-st Peter Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Christ-st Peter Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Christ-st Peter Lutheran School has 27% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Christ-st Peter Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Christ-st Peter 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 Christ-st Peter Lutheran School a religious school?

Christ-st Peter Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 200
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 530-5389

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