Below Average
#514 of 571 private schools in WI
Hope Christian School: Fidelis
Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI
A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4200 W DOUGLAS AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Math 24% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where Hope Christian School: Fidelis 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,288
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Barton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Risen Savior Lutheran School - East CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Hope Christian School: Fidelis is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hope Christian School: Fidelis
Hope Christian School: Fidelis is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Phone
- (414) 203-5270
- Area population (ZIP 53209)
- 44,963
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 53209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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