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#369 of 571 private schools in WI
St James Lutheran School
Elementary School · Shawano, WI
A private elementary school in Shawano, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
324 S ANDREWS ST, Shawano, WI 54166
- Math 3% vs WI 49% (2025)
- Reading 4% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 17.4:1 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 St James 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shawano), 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
$64,643
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54166; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Brener ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Leads Primary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 85 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St James Lutheran School is listed in Shawano, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Lutheran School
St James Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Shawano, WI, serving approximately 214 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 4% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Lutheran School
What grades does St James Lutheran School serve?
St James Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St James Lutheran School?
St James Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Lutheran School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Lutheran School rank in WI?
St James Lutheran School ranks #369 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St James Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James 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 St James Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St James Lutheran School has 3% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 4% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is St James Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St James 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 St James Lutheran School a religious school?
St James Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shawano County
- Phone
- (715) 524-4213
- Area population (ZIP 54166)
- 16,761
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 54166; 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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