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#304 of 571 private schools in WI

Risen Savior Lutheran School

Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI

A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

9550 W BROWN DEER RD, Milwaukee, WI 53224

  • Math 37% vs WI 50% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs WI 49% (2025)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,271.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment213
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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.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
50%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49%(2025 FORWARD)

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The neighborhood

Where Risen Savior 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,164/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,727

Median home value

$194,600

Median rent

$1,160/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black48.8%
Hispanic48.4%
White1.4%
Two or More1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Granville Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.8 mi241Compare →
Goodrich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–50.9 mi288Compare →
New Testament Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–81.1 mi126Compare →
City SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.3 mi155Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Risen Savior Lutheran School is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Risen Savior Lutheran School

Risen Savior Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Risen Savior Lutheran School

What grades does Risen Savior Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Risen Savior Lutheran School?

Risen Savior Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Risen Savior Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Risen Savior Lutheran School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Risen Savior Lutheran School rank in WI?

Risen Savior Lutheran School ranks #304 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Risen Savior Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Risen Savior Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Risen Savior Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Risen Savior Lutheran School has 37% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Risen Savior Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Risen Savior 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 Risen Savior Lutheran School a religious school?

Risen Savior Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
213
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Area population (ZIP 53224)
21,445
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
29
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 53224; 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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