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#344 of 571 private schools in WI

Good Shepherds Lutheran School

Elementary School

1337 S 100TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#344 of 571

In Milwaukee

#43 of 74

public schools

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About Good Shepherds Lutheran School

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

How it compares0.7 pts below WI schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 85 students, Good Shepherds Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Good Shepherds 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Good Shepherds Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74.1% vs 0%

Black 11.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.7% vs 0%

Good Shepherds Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Good Shepherds Lutheran School (this school)	—	85	13.5:1	6.1
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12	2.5 mi	860	18.3:1	7.5
Burbank Elementary	2.6 mi	503	16.2:1	3.8
Alcott Elementary	2.6 mi	268	15.8:1	3.5
Fairview Elementary	2.9 mi	628	18.5:1	4.6
Woodlands School	3.1 mi	370	19.5:1	5.8
Hawley Environmental School	3.1 mi	297	17.5:1	3.1
Academy of Accelerated Learning	3.1 mi	538	17.9:1	6.7
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion	3.2 mi	678	19.4:1	3.7
Honey Creek Elementary	3.4 mi	354	18.6:1	5.2
Wedgewood Park School	3.4 mi	552	13.5:1	4.1
Neeskara Elementary	3.6 mi	371	16.1:1	3.4
Eighty-First Street Elementary	4.0 mi	358	17.9:1	4.6
Greenfield Bilingual	4.0 mi	555	15.9:1	4.2
Manitoba Elementary	4.1 mi	445	17.8:1	3.1
Milwaukee School of Languages	4.1 mi	951	16.4:1	4.7
Story Elementary	4.2 mi	385	21.4:1	5.0
Seeds of Health Elementary Program	4.2 mi	377	15.7:1	6.8
Hi-Mount Elementary	4.2 mi	143	28.6:1	4.0
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes	4.3 mi	620	19.4:1	4.8
Milwaukee French Immersion	4.3 mi	431	18.7:1	5.0

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

B- 4.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,221.2

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.7 / 10

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Enrollment 85

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 74.1%

Black 11.8%

Hispanic 9.4%

Asian 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1337 S 100TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Good Shepherds Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 9.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MATTHIAS PARISH SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARY QUEEN OF SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY-GREENFIELD (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby West Allis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Shared Journeys West Allis	0.3 mi	4	—
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy West Allis	0.3 mi	134	2.5
Irving Elementary West Allis	1.0 mi	376	5.2
LAMB OF GOD EV LUTHERAN SCHOOL West Allis	1.0 mi	47	6.9
MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	211	9.5
Wilson Elementary West Allis	0.9 mi	365	5.2
MARY QUEEN OF SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY-GREENFIELD West Allis	1.0 mi	140	7.5
Franklin Elementary West Allis	1.2 mi	246	5.0
ST CHARLES EDUCATION CENTER Milwaukee	1.2 mi	18	—
Walker Elementary West Allis	1.2 mi	384	5.8
Central High West Allis	1.4 mi	1,032	3.4
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate West Allis	1.6 mi	1,003	5.5
Mitchell Elementary West Allis	1.7 mi	277	6.2
Nathan Hale High West Allis	1.5 mi	1,208	4.5
Vel R Phillips School Wauwatosa	1.8 mi	119	5.8
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School West Allis	1.4 mi	168	5.4
Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa	1.8 mi	335	5.2
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.7 mi	128	7.1
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Allis	2.0 mi	230	7.0
ST MATTHIAS PARISH SCHOOL Milwaukee	2.2 mi	156	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,712

Median Home Value

$178,600

Median Rent

$999/mo

Population

35,010

College Educated

28.1%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

Similar Schools

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Birchwood Elementary Birchwood, WI	87	6.1
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Brillion, WI	51	6.1
Highland Community Elementary Highland, WI	114	6.1
Nelson Elementary Grantsburg, WI	95	6.1
ST CLEMENT SCHOOL Lancaster, WI	93	6.1
ST MARY SCHOOL Tomahawk, WI	51	6.1

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 48 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (414) 774-8520

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