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#463 of 571 private schools in WI
Shining Star Christian Schools
Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI
A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4050 N 95TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222
- Math 5% vs WI 47% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs WI 46% (2025)
- 26.3:1 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.
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Where Shining Star Christian Schools 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret MaryPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Ninety-fifth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 254 | Compare → |
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.
Shining Star Christian Schools is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shining Star Christian Schools
Shining Star Christian Schools is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shining Star Christian Schools
What grades does Shining Star Christian Schools serve?
Shining Star Christian Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shining Star Christian Schools?
Shining Star Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Star Christian Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Star Christian Schools is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shining Star Christian Schools rank in WI?
Shining Star Christian Schools ranks #463 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Shining Star Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Shining Star Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Shining Star Christian Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shining Star Christian Schools has 5% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Shining Star Christian Schools a private school?
Yes, Shining Star Christian Schools is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Shining Star Christian Schools a religious school?
Shining Star Christian Schools has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (701) 238-3139
- 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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