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#316 of 571 private schools in WI

Northwest Lutheran School

Elementary School

4119 N 81ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

225

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

225

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#316 of 571

In Milwaukee

#40 of 74

public schools

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About Northwest Lutheran School

Northwest Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Northwest Lutheran School serves approximately 225 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Northwest Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Northwest Lutheran School show 34% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.6 pts below WI schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Northwest 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.

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How Northwest Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

225

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 88.4% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

White 1.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%

Northwest Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Northwest Lutheran School (this school)	—	225	15.1:1	6.2
Milwaukee German Immersion	0.4 mi	549	21.1:1	6.2
Craig Montessori School	0.5 mi	257	21.4:1	3.1
HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12	0.7 mi	1,894	33.2:1	6.5
Emerson Elementary	0.7 mi	202	13.5:1	3.5
Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary	0.9 mi	424	21.2:1	4.7
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy	1.0 mi	295	32.8:1	5.8
Grantosa Drive Elementary	1.0 mi	551	21.2:1	3.6
Milwaukee School of Languages	1.1 mi	951	16.4:1	4.7
Eighty-First Street Elementary	1.3 mi	358	17.9:1	4.6
Lancaster Elementary	1.4 mi	331	22.1:1	4.6
Engleburg Elementary	1.4 mi	268	13.4:1	4.9
Congress Elementary	1.9 mi	699	18.4:1	3.8
Kilbourn Elementary	1.9 mi	258	17.2:1	4.6
Fifty-Third Street Elementary	1.9 mi	330	15:1	3.8
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus	1.9 mi	586	45.1:1	5.0
Carson Academy	2.0 mi	332	15.8:1	4.1
Rocketship Transformation Prep	2.0 mi	231	23.1:1	6.2
Bryant Elementary	2.0 mi	197	12.3:1	4.8
Browning Elementary	2.1 mi	288	19.2:1	4.4
Parkview Elementary	2.2 mi	335	18.6:1	5.6

Showing 20 of 145 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

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+ 3.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 21%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 225

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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 34.3% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 38.9% (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)

Black 88.4%

Two or More 5.8%

Asian 2.2%

White 1.8%

Hispanic 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4119 N 81ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Northwest Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLESSED SAVIOR SCHOOL-WEST CAMPUS (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST MARGARET MARY (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Milwaukee German Immersion Milwaukee	0.4 mi	549	6.2
Craig Montessori School Milwaukee	0.5 mi	257	3.1
HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 Milwaukee	0.7 mi	1,894	6.5
ST MARGARET MARY Milwaukee	0.6 mi	130	6.7
Emerson Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	202	3.5
Grantosa Drive Elementary Milwaukee	1.0 mi	551	3.6
Milwaukee School of Languages Milwaukee	1.1 mi	951	4.7
SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Milwaukee	0.8 mi	463	5.2
Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	424	4.7
Eighty-First Street Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	358	4.6
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy Milwaukee	1.0 mi	295	5.8
BLESSED SAVIOR SCHOOL-WEST CAMPUS Milwaukee	1.4 mi	138	6.8
MILWAUKEE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	858	5.1
Marshall High Milwaukee	1.1 mi	692	4.1
Engleburg Elementary Milwaukee	1.4 mi	268	4.9
Madison Elementary Wauwatosa	1.2 mi	254	6.7
Lancaster Elementary Milwaukee	1.4 mi	331	4.6
MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL Milwaukee	1.5 mi	193	7.8
DIVINE SAVIOR HOLY ANGELS HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.3 mi	680	6.9
KINGDOM PREP LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa	1.9 mi	200	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53222 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,523

Median Home Value

$202,100

Median Rent

$1,026/mo

Population

24,400

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

66.7%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Median Age

35.8

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brookfield, WI	237	6.2
Badger Elementary Appleton, WI	305	6.2
Hillsboro Elementary Hillsboro, WI	218	6.2
JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Racine, WI	201	6.2
Lakeview Elementary Whitewater, WI	210	6.2
Lincoln Elementary Wausau, WI	222	6.2

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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