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#88 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 15% of private schools

Journeys Lutheran School

School · Hales Corners, WI

A private school in Hales Corners, WI serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

5425 S 111TH ST, Hales Corners, WI 53130

  • Math 0% vs WI 31% (2025)
  • Reading 0% vs WI 34% (2025)
  • 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index68%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment75
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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.

Math Proficiency0%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
31%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency0%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
34%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Journeys Lutheran School 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated745/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hales Corners), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,806

Median home value

$290,400

Median rent

$1,274/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black44.0%
White30.7%
Hispanic13.3%
Two or More10.7%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.2PK–123.1 mi588Compare →
Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0PK–123.6 mi230Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Journeys Lutheran School is listed in Hales Corners, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Journeys Lutheran School

Journeys Lutheran School is a private school in Hales Corners, WI, serving approximately 75 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Journeys Lutheran School

What grades does Journeys Lutheran School serve?

Journeys Lutheran School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Journeys Lutheran School?

Journeys Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Journeys Lutheran School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Journeys Lutheran School rank in WI?

Journeys Lutheran School ranks #88 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Journeys Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Journeys Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Journeys Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Journeys Lutheran School has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Journeys Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Journeys 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 Journeys Lutheran School a religious school?

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

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
75
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Milwaukee County
Area population (ZIP 53130)
7,647
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
38.1
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 53130; 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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