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#374 of 571 private schools in WI

Mount Calvary Lutheran School

Elementary School

1941 MADISON ST, Waukesha, WI 53188

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

160

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

160

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#374 of 571

In Waukesha

#3 of 4

public schools

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About Mount Calvary Lutheran School

Mount Calvary Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Waukesha, WI. Mount Calvary Lutheran School serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Calvary Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Mount Calvary Lutheran School show 13% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.9 pts below WI schools

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 160 students, Mount Calvary 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.

Mount Calvary 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 Mount Calvary Lutheran School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Waukesha, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

This School

20.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

160

This School

375

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.5% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.5% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Mount Calvary Lutheran School Waukesha Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mount Calvary Lutheran School (this school)	—	160	15.5:1	5.9
Lowell Elementary	0.3 mi	364	11.4:1	7.6
Butler Middle	0.6 mi	803	13.2:1	6.7
Summit View Elementary	0.9 mi	450	14.5:1	8.1
Bethesda Elementary	1.1 mi	415	13.8:1	7.3
Hawthorne Elementary	1.1 mi	325	10.5:1	8.0
eAchieve Elementary	1.2 mi	120	24:1	6.4
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin	1.2 mi	658	23.5:1	3.7
Les Paul Middle	1.3 mi	594	12.9:1	7.9
Riverview School	1.5 mi	5	5:1	—
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School	1.7 mi	265	13.9:1	8.2
Waukesha STEM Academy	1.7 mi	599	14.3:1	8.4
White Rock School	1.8 mi	285	—:1	8.1
Waukesha East Alternative School	1.8 mi	74	7.4:1	6.2
White Rock Campus	1.8 mi	174	174:1	5.4
Hadfield Elementary	2.0 mi	331	7.9:1	5.6
Prairie Elementary	2.1 mi	326	13:1	8.9
Meadowbrook Elementary	2.7 mi	260	14.4:1	8.8
Heyer Elementary	2.8 mi	345	11.9:1	6.6
Banting Elementary	2.9 mi	533	14:1	7.8
Horning Middle	2.9 mi	560	11.4:1	5.2

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Waukesha

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+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267.2

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 13%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 160

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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 12.9% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 17.3% (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)

White 92.5%

Black 2.5%

Hispanic 2.5%

Asian 1.9%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1941 MADISON ST, Waukesha, WI 53188

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Calvary Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Prairie Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Waukesha STEM Academy (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, La Casa de Esperanza Charter School (rated 8.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Waukesha, see our Waukesha schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Lowell Elementary Waukesha	0.3 mi	364	7.6
North High Waukesha	0.6 mi	960	4.8
Butler Middle Waukesha	0.6 mi	803	6.7
Summit View Elementary Waukesha	0.9 mi	450	8.1
Hawthorne Elementary Waukesha	1.1 mi	325	8.0
Bethesda Elementary Waukesha	1.1 mi	415	7.3
eAchieve Elementary Waukesha	1.2 mi	120	6.4
eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin Waukesha	1.2 mi	658	3.7
Les Paul Middle Waukesha	1.3 mi	594	7.9
Riverview School Waukesha	1.5 mi	5	—
Prairie Elementary Waukesha	2.1 mi	326	8.9
WAUKESHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waukesha	1.7 mi	38	5.7
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Waukesha	1.6 mi	145	6.2
Waukesha STEM Academy Waukesha	1.7 mi	599	8.4
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School Waukesha	1.7 mi	265	8.2
White Rock School Waukesha	1.8 mi	285	8.1
Waukesha East Alternative School Waukesha	1.8 mi	74	6.2
White Rock Campus Waukesha	1.8 mi	174	5.4
Waukesha Transition Academy Waukesha	1.8 mi	32	5.2
South High Waukesha	2.1 mi	879	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53188 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,656

Median Home Value

$317,300

Median Rent

$1,235/mo

Population

34,290

College Educated

43.1%

Homeownership

67.3%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

39.8

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Four Corners Elementary Superior, WI	169	5.9
RIVERVIEW LUTHERAN SCHOOL Appleton, WI	113	5.9
ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Shawano, WI	214	5.9
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menomonie, WI	100	5.9
Bowler Elementary Bowler, WI	167	6.0
Hampton Elementary Milwaukee, WI	150	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount Calvary Lutheran School

What grades does Mount Calvary Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Mount Calvary Lutheran School?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Calvary Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Calvary Lutheran School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Calvary Lutheran School rank in WI?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School ranks #374 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Mount Calvary Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mount Calvary Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Calvary Lutheran School has 13% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Mount Calvary Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Mount Calvary Lutheran School 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 Mount Calvary Lutheran School a religious school?

Mount Calvary Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 16 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 28 Some Transit
Bike Score: 10 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 160
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Small City
County: Waukesha County
Phone: (262) 547-6740

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