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Below Average

#514 of 571 private schools in WI

Hope Christian School: Fidelis

Elementary School

4200 W DOUGLAS AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Private

Enrollment

492

Student-Teacher

21.1:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#514 of 571

In Milwaukee

#69 of 74

public schools

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Hope Christian School: Fidelis

4.8/10

Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Thurston Woods Elementary

4.4/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Hawthorne Elementary

4.2/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Hope Christian School: Fidelis

Hope Christian School: Fidelis is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Hope Christian School: Fidelis serves approximately 492 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Christian School: Fidelis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Hope Christian School: Fidelis show 24% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares2.0 pts below WI schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Hope Christian School: Fidelis runs 21.1:1 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.

Hope Christian School: Fidelis 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 Hope Christian School: Fidelis compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
This School
vs
21.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
492
This School
vs
407
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 96.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2% vs 0%
Hope Christian School: Fidelis Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Hope Christian School: Fidelis (this school) 4.8
Thurston Woods Elementary 4.4
Hawthorne Elementary 4.2
Green Tree Preparatory Academy 4.2
Barton Elementary 4.9
Obama School of Career and Technical Education 4.5
Kluge Elementary 4.6
Browning Elementary 4.4
Hampton Elementary 6.0
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School 6.9
Rocketship Transformation Prep 6.2
Kilbourn Elementary 4.6
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School 3.0
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus 5.0
Pratt Elementary 5.4
Thoreau Elementary 4.5
Lancaster Elementary 4.6
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary 3.9
Congress Elementary 3.8
Morse Mid 3.0
Central City Cyberschool 3.5

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 1.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 7%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 492
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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 23.7% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49.9% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 17.0% (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 96.3%
Hispanic 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4200 W DOUGLAS AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hope Christian School: Fidelis may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL - EAST CAMPUS (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rocketship Transformation Prep (rated 6.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hampton Elementary (rated 6.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Thurston Woods Elementary Milwaukee 0.6 mi 4.4
Hawthorne Elementary Milwaukee 0.9 mi 4.2
Green Tree Preparatory Academy Milwaukee 1.0 mi 4.2
RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL - EAST CAMPUS Milwaukee 1.3 mi 7.8
Glen Hills Middle Glendale 1.0 mi 6.8
Obama School of Career and Technical Education Milwaukee 1.5 mi 4.5
Barton Elementary Milwaukee 1.2 mi 4.9
HOLY REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee 1.7 mi 4.8
Hampton Elementary Milwaukee 1.7 mi 6.0
Browning Elementary Milwaukee 1.6 mi 4.4
ASSATA High Milwaukee 2.0 mi 4.5
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee Milwaukee 2.0 mi 8.1
Kluge Elementary Milwaukee 1.6 mi 4.6
BADER HILLEL HIGH SCHOOL Glendale 1.7 mi 8.4
ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee 2.2 mi 5.6
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMICS Brown Deer 2.2 mi 5.1
TORAH ACADEMY OF MILWAUKEE Glendale 1.7 mi 6.6
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School Milwaukee 2.0 mi 3.0
EASTBROOK ACADEMY Milwaukee 1.9 mi 7.8
Rocketship Transformation Prep Milwaukee 1.9 mi 6.2

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 Rating
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes Milwaukee, WI 4.8
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEUPER Milwaukee, WI 4.8
Humke Elementary Nekoosa, WI 4.8
Julian Thomas Elementary Racine, WI 4.8
La Causa Charter School Milwaukee, WI 4.8
Leopold Elementary Madison, WI 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hope Christian School: Fidelis

What grades does Hope Christian School: Fidelis serve?

Hope Christian School: Fidelis serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hope Christian School: Fidelis?

Hope Christian School: Fidelis has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Christian School: Fidelis?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Christian School: Fidelis is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hope Christian School: Fidelis rank in WI?

Hope Christian School: Fidelis ranks #514 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Hope Christian School: Fidelis's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Christian School: Fidelis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Hope Christian School: Fidelis?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Christian School: Fidelis has 24% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Hope Christian School: Fidelis a private school?

Yes, Hope Christian School: Fidelis is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hope Christian School: Fidelis a religious school?

Hope Christian School: Fidelis has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
492
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County

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