Below Average

#517 of 571 private schools in WI

Garden Homes Lutheran School

Elementary School

2450 W ROOSEVELT DR, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

20.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

20.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#517 of 571

In Milwaukee

#70 of 74

public schools

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About Garden Homes Lutheran School

Garden Homes Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Garden Homes Lutheran School serves approximately 233 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Garden Homes Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Garden Homes Lutheran School show 17% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares2.1 pts below WI schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Garden Homes Lutheran School runs 20.1:1 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.

Garden Homes 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 Garden Homes Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.1:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

233

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 89.7% vs 0%

White 2.1% vs 0%

Garden Homes Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Garden Homes Lutheran School (this school)	—	233	20.1:1	4.7
Barbee Elementary	0.2 mi	305	19.1:1	6.6
Franklin Elementary	0.7 mi	344	16.4:1	3.4
Clemens Elementary	0.8 mi	309	14:1	4.2
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School	0.9 mi	269	53.8:1	3.0
Andrew S Douglas Middle	1.0 mi	106	11.8:1	7.1
Keefe Avenue Elementary	1.1 mi	127	15.9:1	5.3
Pratt Elementary	1.2 mi	309	18.2:1	5.4
Central City Cyberschool	1.3 mi	378	19.9:1	3.5
Auer Avenue Elementary	1.3 mi	187	17:1	5.1
Townsend Street Elementary	1.6 mi	299	18.7:1	4.0
Obama School of Career and Technical Education	1.6 mi	1,226	34.1:1	4.5
Carson Academy	1.6 mi	332	15.8:1	4.1
LaFollette Elementary	1.6 mi	218	27.2:1	4.8
Congress Elementary	1.8 mi	699	18.4:1	3.8
Hopkins Lloyd Community School	1.8 mi	128	16:1	4.5
Jackson Elementary	1.9 mi	216	11.4:1	4.8
King Jr Elementary	1.9 mi	298	21.3:1	5.4
Fifty-Third Street Elementary	1.9 mi	330	15:1	3.8
Southeastern	2.0 mi	16	16:1	—
Hampton Elementary	2.0 mi	150	16.7:1	6.0

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 20.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,180.8

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 233

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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 17.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 29.0% (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 89.7%

Two or More 8.2%

White 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2450 W ROOSEVELT DR, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Garden Homes Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Barbee Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DIVINE DESTINY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Barbee Elementary Milwaukee	0.2 mi	305	6.6
BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.3 mi	153	8.1
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Milwaukee	0.5 mi	312	5.1
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEUPER Milwaukee	0.5 mi	508	4.8
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - SEMPER Milwaukee	0.5 mi	505	5.0
King International Milwaukee	0.5 mi	1,339	5.7
Franklin Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	344	3.4
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School Milwaukee	0.9 mi	269	3.0
Clemens Elementary Milwaukee	0.8 mi	309	4.2
ASSATA High Milwaukee	0.8 mi	116	4.5
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee Milwaukee	0.8 mi	44	8.1
Andrew S Douglas Middle Milwaukee	1.0 mi	106	7.1
HOLY REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.0 mi	357	4.8
Keefe Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.1 mi	127	5.3
Pratt Elementary Milwaukee	1.2 mi	309	5.4
Auer Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	187	5.1
NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy Milwaukee	1.4 mi	117	4.8
EASTBROOK ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.4 mi	364	7.8
DIVINE DESTINY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	46	6.5
ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	417	5.6

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
Adams Elementary Janesville, WI	295	4.7
Doty Elementary Green Bay, WI	277	4.7
Grant Elementary Kenosha, WI	184	4.7
Hintgen Elementary La Crosse, WI	215	4.7
Koenig Elementary Two Rivers, WI	321	4.7
Miller Elementary Tomah, WI	239	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Garden Homes Lutheran School

What grades does Garden Homes Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Garden Homes Lutheran School?

Garden Homes Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Homes Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Garden Homes Lutheran School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Garden Homes Lutheran School rank in WI?

Garden Homes Lutheran School ranks #517 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Garden Homes Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Garden Homes Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Garden Homes Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Homes Lutheran School has 17% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Garden Homes Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Garden Homes 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 Garden Homes Lutheran School a religious school?

Garden Homes Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 51 Good Transit
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 233
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 164 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 444-9050

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