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#372 of 571 private schools in WI

Riverview Lutheran School

Elementary School

136 W SEYMOUR ST, Appleton, WI 54915

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

113

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

113

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#372 of 571

In Appleton

#9 of 11

public schools

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About Riverview Lutheran School

Riverview Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Appleton, WI. Riverview Lutheran School serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverview Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Riverview Lutheran School show 69% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 59% 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 113 students, Riverview 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.

Riverview 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 Riverview Lutheran School compares to 33 public schools serving similar grades in Appleton, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

113

This School

357

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%

Black 0.9% vs 0%

Riverview Lutheran School Appleton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Riverview Lutheran School (this school)	—	113	12.6:1	5.9
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter	0.3 mi	253	11.5:1	7.2
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center	0.8 mi	3	—:1	—
Madison Middle	0.8 mi	575	12.8:1	5.3
Valley New School	0.9 mi	66	16.5:1	3.8
Fox River Academy	1.0 mi	129	21.5:1	8.2
Jefferson Elementary	1.0 mi	264	11:1	5.6
McKinley Elementary	1.1 mi	460	11.8:1	6.6
Appleview	1.2 mi	15	—:1	—
Richmond Elementary	1.3 mi	278	13.9:1	6.2
Edison Elementary	1.3 mi	252	11:1	6.4
Wilson Middle	1.4 mi	381	12.3:1	5.0
Appleton Bilingual School	1.5 mi	134	19.1:1	7.5
Columbus Elementary	1.5 mi	132	11:1	4.8
Appleton eSchool	1.6 mi	37	9.2:1	7.3
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School	1.8 mi	375	10.7:1	7.0
Kaleidoscope Academy	1.8 mi	460	11.5:1	4.6
Horizons Elementary	1.9 mi	312	10.8:1	7.3
Berry Elementary	2.0 mi	439	14.6:1	7.1
Johnston Elementary	2.0 mi	409	13.6:1	6.1
Franklin Elementary	2.4 mi	297	12.4:1	5.6

Showing 20 of 33 schools. View all schools in Appleton

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

B 5.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,176.4

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 15%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 113

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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 69.3% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.1% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 58.5% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

48.8% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.0%

Two or More 5.3%

Hispanic 1.8%

Black 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

136 W SEYMOUR ST, Appleton, WI 54915

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Riverview Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fox River Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Appleton Bilingual School (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stephen Foster Elementary Charter (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Appleton, see our Appleton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter Appleton	0.3 mi	253	7.2
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center Appleton	0.8 mi	3	—
Valley New School Appleton	0.9 mi	66	3.8
Madison Middle Appleton	0.8 mi	575	5.3
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Appleton	1.1 mi	145	6.2
Appleview Appleton	1.2 mi	15	—
Maplewood Middle Menasha	1.3 mi	656	6.6
Fox River Academy Appleton	1.0 mi	129	8.2
Jefferson Elementary Appleton	1.0 mi	264	5.6
Edison Elementary Appleton	1.3 mi	252	6.4
McKinley Elementary Appleton	1.1 mi	460	6.6
Appleton Bilingual School Appleton	1.5 mi	134	7.5
Columbus Elementary Appleton	1.5 mi	132	4.8
Wilson Middle Appleton	1.4 mi	381	5.0
Richmond Elementary Appleton	1.3 mi	278	6.2
Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton	1.8 mi	460	4.6
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL Appleton	1.4 mi	479	7.9
Appleton Technical Academy Appleton	1.7 mi	76	6.0
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School Appleton	1.8 mi	375	7.0
Renaissance School Appleton	1.8 mi	156	5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,814

Median Home Value

$247,900

Median Rent

$974/mo

Population

44,269

College Educated

38%

Homeownership

72.6%

Avg Commute

20.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

38.5

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La Farge Elementary La Farge, WI	93	5.9
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS SCHOOL Eden, WI	70	5.9
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menomonie, WI	100	5.9
DELAVAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Delavan, WI	69	6.0
Hampton Elementary Milwaukee, WI	150	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Riverview Lutheran School

What grades does Riverview Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Riverview Lutheran School?

Riverview Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Lutheran School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Riverview Lutheran School rank in WI?

Riverview Lutheran School ranks #372 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Riverview Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverview 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 Riverview Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Lutheran School has 69% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Riverview Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Riverview 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 Riverview Lutheran School a religious school?

Riverview Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 113
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Small City
County: Outagamie County
Phone: (920) 733-3728

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