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#316 of 571 private schools in WI
Northwest Lutheran School
Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI
A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4119 N 81ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222
- Math 34% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 15.1:1 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
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Northwest 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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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
$73,523
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee German ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Craig Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| St Margaret MaryPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northwest Lutheran School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northwest Lutheran School
Northwest Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Lutheran School
What grades does Northwest Lutheran School serve?
Northwest Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Lutheran School?
Northwest Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Lutheran School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northwest Lutheran School rank in WI?
Northwest Lutheran School ranks #316 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Northwest Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Northwest Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Lutheran School has 34% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Northwest Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Northwest 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 Northwest Lutheran School a religious school?
Northwest Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 354-5126
- Area population (ZIP 53222)
- 24,400
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 53222; 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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