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#304 of 571 private schools in WI

Risen Savior Lutheran School

Elementary School

9550 W BROWN DEER RD, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

213

Student-Teacher

18.4:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

213

Student-Teacher

18.4:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#304 of 571

In Milwaukee

#39 of 74

public schools

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About Risen Savior Lutheran School

Risen Savior Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Risen Savior Lutheran School serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Risen Savior Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Risen Savior Lutheran School show 37% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.5 pts below WI schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Risen Savior 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 Risen Savior Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.4:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

213

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 48.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 48.4% vs 0%

White 1.4% vs 0%

Risen Savior Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Risen Savior Lutheran School (this school)	—	213	18.4:1	6.3
Goodrich Elementary	0.9 mi	288	14.4:1	4.6
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy	2.2 mi	172	24.6:1	4.4
Stuart Elementary	2.3 mi	295	17.4:1	5.6
Thoreau Elementary	2.6 mi	357	19.8:1	4.5
Maple Tree Elementary	2.8 mi	264	20.3:1	5.3
Morse Mid	2.8 mi	416	24.5:1	3.0
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary	2.9 mi	414	18:1	3.9
Bruce Elementary	3.0 mi	286	19.1:1	5.0
Barton Elementary	3.4 mi	259	16.2:1	4.9
Green Tree Preparatory Academy	3.6 mi	496	33.1:1	4.2
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School	3.8 mi	769	22:1	6.9
River Trail School of Agricultural Science	4.0 mi	403	17.5:1	3.8
Bryant Elementary	4.0 mi	197	12.3:1	4.8
Hawthorne Elementary	4.1 mi	285	15.8:1	4.2
Kluge Elementary	4.2 mi	344	13.8:1	4.6
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus	4.4 mi	586	45.1:1	5.0
Rocketship Transformation Prep	4.5 mi	231	23.1:1	6.2
Browning Elementary	4.6 mi	288	19.2:1	4.4
Engleburg Elementary	4.7 mi	268	13.4:1	4.9
Kilbourn Elementary	4.7 mi	258	17.2:1	4.6

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- 2.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,271.4

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 213

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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 37.2% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 36.0% (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 48.8%

Hispanic 48.4%

White 1.4%

Two or More 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9550 W BROWN DEER RD, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Risen Savior Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brown Deer Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Brown Deer), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CITY SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GRANVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.8 mi	241	5.8
Goodrich Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	288	4.6
NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.1 mi	126	7.4
Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science Milwaukee	1.6 mi	708	5.4
Vincent Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	1.6 mi	49	4.6
CITY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.3 mi	155	6.4
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy Milwaukee	2.2 mi	172	4.4
Stuart Elementary Milwaukee	2.3 mi	295	5.6
DESTINY HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	2.3 mi	252	5.4
SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	2.6 mi	162	5.8
EARLY VIEW ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Milwaukee	2.4 mi	235	5.6
Maple Tree Elementary Milwaukee	2.8 mi	264	5.3
Morse Mid Milwaukee	2.8 mi	416	3.0
Bruce Elementary Milwaukee	3.0 mi	286	5.0
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary Milwaukee	2.9 mi	414	3.9
Brown Deer Elementary Brown Deer	2.4 mi	722	6.7
NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mequon	2.7 mi	22	—
MILWAUKEE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Milwaukee	3.1 mi	191	6.8
Brown Deer Middle/High Brown Deer	2.5 mi	925	6.6
Thoreau Elementary Milwaukee	2.6 mi	357	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,727

Median Home Value

$194,600

Median Rent

$1,160/mo

Population

21,445

College Educated

27.2%

Homeownership

51.3%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

24.9%

Median Age

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Almond-Bancroft Elementary Almond, WI	171	6.3
Harvey Elementary Kenosha, WI	274	6.3
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wisconsin Rapids, WI	164	6.3
Lapham Elementary Madison, WI	211	6.3
Longfellow Elementary Eau Claire, WI	264	6.3
MORNING STAR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Jackson, WI	130	6.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 48 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 30 Some Transit
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (414) 354-7320

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