Needs Improvement

#560 of 571 private schools in WI

Hope Christian School - Prima

Elementary School

2345 N 25TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

519

Student-Teacher

25.9:1

Score

3.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

519

Student-Teacher

25.9:1

Score

3.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#560 of 571

In Milwaukee

#74 of 74

public schools

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About Hope Christian School - Prima

Hope Christian School - Prima is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Hope Christian School - Prima serves approximately 519 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Christian School - Prima has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Hope Christian School - Prima show 13% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares3.4 pts below WI schools

3.4

This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Hope Christian School - Prima runs 25.9:1 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 - Prima 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 - Prima compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.9:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

519

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.4

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 98.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 1% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

Hope Christian School - Prima Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Hope Christian School - Prima (this school)	—	519	25.9:1	3.4
Starms Early Childhood	0.2 mi	269	22.4:1	3.8
Starms Discovery	0.3 mi	230	16.4:1	4.0
Next Door Charter	0.3 mi	107	15.3:1	4.4
Clarke Street Elementary	0.4 mi	223	18.6:1	4.3
Brown Street Academy	0.5 mi	204	11.3:1	5.4
Westside Academy	0.5 mi	157	15.7:1	5.5
Metcalfe Elementary	0.5 mi	342	21.4:1	4.7
Jackson Elementary	0.6 mi	216	11.4:1	4.8
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus	0.7 mi	478	119.5:1	6.3
Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus	0.8 mi	509	127.2:1	7.0
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street	0.9 mi	478	159.3:1	6.8
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street	0.9 mi	477	95.4:1	7.0
Hopkins Lloyd Community School	0.9 mi	128	16:1	4.5
Bethune Academy	1.0 mi	525	15.4:1	4.4
Auer Avenue Elementary	1.1 mi	187	17:1	5.1
Siefert Elementary	1.1 mi	216	19.6:1	4.9
Grant Gordon Learning Center	1.1 mi	46	9.2:1	5.2
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy	1.2 mi	244	18.8:1	6.3
Elm Creative Arts Elementary	1.2 mi	319	17.7:1	3.3
Highland Community School	1.3 mi	414	18:1	7.2

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- 1.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 25.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,185.9

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 4%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.3 / 10

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Enrollment 519

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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 12.7% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 7.4% (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 98.3%

Hispanic 1.0%

Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2345 N 25TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hope Christian School - Prima may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus (rated 7.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Starms Early Childhood Milwaukee	0.2 mi	269	3.8
Starms Discovery Milwaukee	0.3 mi	230	4.0
Next Door Charter Milwaukee	0.3 mi	107	4.4
Clarke Street Elementary Milwaukee	0.4 mi	223	4.3
Brown Street Academy Milwaukee	0.5 mi	204	5.4
Westside Academy Milwaukee	0.5 mi	157	5.5
Jackson Elementary Milwaukee	0.6 mi	216	4.8
Metcalfe Elementary Milwaukee	0.5 mi	342	4.7
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus Milwaukee	0.7 mi	478	6.3
Transition High Milwaukee	0.7 mi	88	6.0
Groppi High Milwaukee	1.0 mi	102	6.1
NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy Milwaukee	1.0 mi	117	4.8
Shalom High Milwaukee	0.8 mi	110	4.6
CROSS TRAINERS ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.8 mi	415	6.2
Auer Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.1 mi	187	5.1
Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus Milwaukee	0.8 mi	509	7.0
Bethune Academy Milwaukee	1.0 mi	525	4.4
Hopkins Lloyd Community School Milwaukee	0.9 mi	128	4.5
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Milwaukee	0.9 mi	478	6.8
Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee	1.2 mi	985	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$28,995

Median Home Value

$70,800

Median Rent

$998/mo

Population

20,219

College Educated

7.2%

Homeownership

32.7%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

37.3%

Median Age

31.7

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Franklin Elementary Milwaukee, WI	344	3.4
Neeskara Elementary Milwaukee, WI	371	3.4
Abbotsford Elementary Abbotsford, WI	406	3.5
Elm Creative Arts Elementary Milwaukee, WI	319	3.3
Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, WI	677	3.5
Garland Elementary Milwaukee, WI	536	3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hope Christian School - Prima

What grades does Hope Christian School - Prima serve?

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

How many students attend Hope Christian School - Prima?

Hope Christian School - Prima has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Christian School - Prima is 25.9:1. 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 - Prima rank in WI?

Hope Christian School - Prima ranks #560 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Hope Christian School - Prima's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Christian School - Prima has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 - Prima?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Christian School - Prima has 13% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Hope Christian School - Prima a private school?

Yes, Hope Christian School - Prima 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 - Prima a religious school?

Hope Christian School - Prima has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 73 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 519
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 931-0350

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