Below Average

#506 of 571 private schools in WI

Messiah Lutheran School

Elementary School

2015 N HASTINGS WAY, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

121

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

121

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#506 of 571

In Eau Claire

#6 of 6

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About Messiah Lutheran School

Messiah Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Eau Claire, WI. Messiah Lutheran School serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Messiah Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Messiah Lutheran School show 8% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares2.0 pts below WI schools

4.8

This school 4.8 · Below Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 121 students, Messiah Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Messiah Lutheran School 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 Messiah Lutheran School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Eau Claire, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

121

This School

368

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.8

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.7% vs 0%

Messiah Lutheran School Eau Claire Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Messiah Lutheran School (this school)	—	121	14.2:1	4.8
Northstar Middle	0.6 mi	529	12.9:1	6.7
Northwoods Elementary	0.7 mi	294	12.2:1	7.4
Davey Elementary	0.9 mi	352	13.5:1	7.6
McKinley Charter School	1.0 mi	137	22.8:1	3.7
Locust Lane Elementary	1.1 mi	323	10.8:1	7.2
Longfellow Elementary	1.6 mi	264	10.2:1	6.3
Eau Claire Virtual School	2.2 mi	141	28.2:1	5.0
Eau Claire Community Sites	2.2 mi	469	31.3:1	3.7
Roosevelt Elementary	2.4 mi	236	11.2:1	6.9
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School	2.5 mi	305	15.2:1	8.1
Flynn Elementary	2.5 mi	235	11.2:1	8.6
Second Avenue School	2.6 mi	18	—:1	—
Lakeshore Elementary	3.0 mi	299	10.7:1	7.9
DeLong Middle	3.2 mi	861	11.8:1	7.3
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School	3.3 mi	289	13.8:1	4.8
Manz Elementary	3.4 mi	339	11.3:1	8.5
Putnam Heights Elementary	3.8 mi	422	12.4:1	7.6
Robbins Elementary	3.8 mi	534	14.1:1	6.8
South Middle	4.0 mi	792	9:1	6.7
Sherman Elementary	4.1 mi	490	14:1	7.9

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Eau Claire

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+ 4.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C 2.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,134

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 6%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 121

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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 8.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.4% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 5.3% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.1% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.7%

Two or More 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2015 N HASTINGS WAY, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Messiah Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Flynn Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School (rated 8.1/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Davey Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Eau Claire, see our Eau Claire schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Eau Claire	0.2 mi	23	—
Northstar Middle Eau Claire	0.6 mi	529	6.7
North High Eau Claire	0.6 mi	1,572	5.0
Davey Elementary Eau Claire	0.9 mi	352	7.6
Northwoods Elementary Eau Claire	0.7 mi	294	7.4
McKinley Charter School Eau Claire	1.0 mi	137	3.7
Locust Lane Elementary Eau Claire	1.1 mi	323	7.2
Longfellow Elementary Eau Claire	1.6 mi	264	6.3
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eau Claire	2.1 mi	218	7.0
EAU CLAIRE ACADEMY Eau Claire	1.8 mi	23	—
REGIS HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL Eau Claire	2.4 mi	406	5.3
Eau Claire Community Sites Eau Claire	2.2 mi	469	3.7
Eau Claire Virtual School Eau Claire	2.2 mi	141	5.0
Flynn Elementary Eau Claire	2.5 mi	235	8.6
Second Avenue School Eau Claire	2.6 mi	18	—
Memorial High Eau Claire	3.0 mi	1,558	5.9
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School Eau Claire	2.5 mi	305	8.1
OTTER CREEK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Altoona	3.0 mi	8	—
ST MARY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Altoona	2.8 mi	83	6.6
Roosevelt Elementary Eau Claire	2.4 mi	236	6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,801

Median Home Value

$224,600

Median Rent

$986/mo

Population

43,022

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

17 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

35.6

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chippewa Falls, WI	80	4.8
CHRIST-ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL West Salem, WI	82	4.8
CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hubertus, WI	84	4.8
Columbus Elementary Appleton, WI	132	4.8
Menominee Tribal School Neopit, WI	136	4.9
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Jefferson, WI	82	4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Messiah Lutheran School

What grades does Messiah Lutheran School serve?

Messiah Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Messiah Lutheran School?

Messiah Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Messiah Lutheran School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Messiah Lutheran School rank in WI?

Messiah Lutheran School ranks #506 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Messiah Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Messiah Lutheran School 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 Messiah Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Messiah Lutheran School has 8% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Messiah Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Messiah Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Other Lutheran affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Messiah Lutheran School a religious school?

Messiah Lutheran School has a Other Lutheran religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 121
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Lutheran
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 162 days
Setting: Small City
County: Eau Claire County
Phone: (715) 834-2865

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