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#388 of 571 private schools in WI

Granville Lutheran School

Elementary School

8242 N GRANVILLE RD, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

241

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

241

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#388 of 571

In Milwaukee

#48 of 74

public schools

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About Granville Lutheran School

Granville Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Granville Lutheran School serves approximately 241 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Granville Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Granville Lutheran School show 15% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.0 pts below WI schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

241

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 92.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.7% vs 0%

White 0.4% vs 0%

Granville Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Granville Lutheran School (this school)	—	241	15.5:1	5.8
Goodrich Elementary	0.2 mi	288	14.4:1	4.6
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy	1.5 mi	172	24.6:1	4.4
Stuart Elementary	1.7 mi	295	17.4:1	5.6
Maple Tree Elementary	2.1 mi	264	20.3:1	5.3
Morse Mid	2.2 mi	416	24.5:1	3.0
Bruce Elementary	2.3 mi	286	19.1:1	5.0
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary	2.3 mi	414	18:1	3.9
Thoreau Elementary	2.5 mi	357	19.8:1	4.5
Barton Elementary	3.0 mi	259	16.2:1	4.9
River Trail School of Agricultural Science	3.2 mi	403	17.5:1	3.8
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School	3.2 mi	769	22:1	6.9
Bryant Elementary	3.2 mi	197	12.3:1	4.8
Green Tree Preparatory Academy	3.3 mi	496	33.1:1	4.2
Kluge Elementary	3.6 mi	344	13.8:1	4.6
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus	3.8 mi	586	45.1:1	5.0
Hawthorne Elementary	3.8 mi	285	15.8:1	4.2
Rocketship Transformation Prep	3.9 mi	231	23.1:1	6.2
Engleburg Elementary	3.9 mi	268	13.4:1	4.9
Parkview Elementary	3.9 mi	335	18.6:1	5.6
Browning Elementary	4.0 mi	288	19.2:1	4.4

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+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 13%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 241

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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 14.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 18.3% (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 92.9%

Two or More 4.6%

Hispanic 1.7%

White 0.4%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8242 N GRANVILLE RD, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Granville Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CITY SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Goodrich Elementary Milwaukee	0.2 mi	288	4.6
NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.4 mi	126	7.4
RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.8 mi	213	6.3
Vincent Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	0.9 mi	49	4.6
Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science Milwaukee	0.9 mi	708	5.4
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy Milwaukee	1.5 mi	172	4.4
Stuart Elementary Milwaukee	1.7 mi	295	5.6
SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.8 mi	162	5.8
Maple Tree Elementary Milwaukee	2.1 mi	264	5.3
CITY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.6 mi	155	6.4
Bruce Elementary Milwaukee	2.3 mi	286	5.0
DESTINY HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.9 mi	252	5.4
MILWAUKEE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Milwaukee	2.3 mi	191	6.8
Morse Mid Milwaukee	2.2 mi	416	3.0
EARLY VIEW ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Milwaukee	2.0 mi	235	5.6
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary Milwaukee	2.3 mi	414	3.9
FALLS BAPTIST ACADEMY Menomonee Falls	2.5 mi	45	8.1
James Madison Academic Campus Milwaukee	3.0 mi	595	4.9
Bryant Elementary Milwaukee	3.2 mi	197	4.8
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF MILWAUKEE Menomonee Falls	2.6 mi	90	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,727

Median Home Value

$194,600

Median Rent

$1,160/mo

Population

21,445

College Educated

27.2%

Homeownership

51.3%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

24.9%

Median Age

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Algoma Elementary Algoma, WI	319	5.8
Elmore Elementary Green Bay, WI	250	5.8
Franklin Elementary Oshkosh, WI	317	5.8
Jefferson Elementary Oshkosh, WI	245	5.8
Kennedy Elementary Junction City, WI	171	5.8
Madison Elementary Manitowoc, WI	207	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Granville Lutheran School

What grades does Granville Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Granville Lutheran School?

Granville Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granville Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Granville Lutheran School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Granville Lutheran School rank in WI?

Granville Lutheran School ranks #388 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Granville Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Granville Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Granville Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granville Lutheran School has 15% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Granville Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Granville Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri 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 Granville Lutheran School a religious school?

Granville Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 16 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 27 Some Transit
Bike Score: 33 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 241
Gender Split: 39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 354-5126

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