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#344 of 571 private schools in WI

Good Shepherds Lutheran School

Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI

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

Private

1337 S 100TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53214

  • 13.5:1 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-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,221.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Enrollment85
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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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The neighborhood

Where Good Shepherds 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,164/100K

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

$62,712

Median home value

$178,600

Median rent

$999/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White74.1%
Black11.8%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deeper Learning Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.5PK–120.3 mi134Compare →
Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.9 mi365Compare →
Irving ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.0 mi376Compare →
Lamb of God Ev Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–81.0 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

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

Good Shepherds Lutheran School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Good Shepherds Lutheran School

Good Shepherds Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 571 private schools in WI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Good Shepherds Lutheran School

What grades does Good Shepherds Lutheran School serve?

Good Shepherds Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Good Shepherds Lutheran School?

Good Shepherds Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherds Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherds Lutheran School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherds Lutheran School rank in WI?

Good Shepherds Lutheran School ranks #344 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Good Shepherds Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherds 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.

Is Good Shepherds Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherds 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 Good Shepherds Lutheran School a religious school?

Good Shepherds Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
85
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Milwaukee County
Area population (ZIP 53214)
35,010
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
38
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 53214; 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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