Excellent
#26 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 4% of private schools
Luther Prep
High School · Watertown, WI
A private high school in Watertown, WI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1300 WESTERN AVE, Watertown, WI 53094
- 9.5:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Luther Prep 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K
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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
$71,973
Median home value
$223,900
Median rent
$1,039/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53094; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecampus Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Endeavor Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Watertown HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Luther Prep is listed in Watertown, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Luther Prep
Luther Prep is a private high school in Watertown, WI, serving approximately 422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther Prep
What grades does Luther Prep serve?
Luther Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Luther Prep?
Luther Prep has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Prep is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Luther Prep rank in WI?
Luther Prep ranks #26 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Luther Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Luther Prep a private school?
Yes, Luther Prep is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Luther Prep a religious school?
Luther Prep has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 8.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (920) 261-4352
- Area population (ZIP 53094)
- 18,151
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
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.
- 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 53094; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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