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#434 of 571 private schools in WI

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School

Elementary School

1278 DEWEY AVE, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#434 of 571

In Wauwatosa

#8 of 8

public schools

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About St John's Evangelical Lutheran School

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Wauwatosa, WI. St John's Evangelical Lutheran School serves approximately 161 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St John's Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St John's Evangelical Lutheran School show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.4 pts below WI schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 161 students, St John's Evangelical 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.

St John's Evangelical 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 St John's Evangelical Lutheran School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Wauwatosa, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

This School

14.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

161

This School

294

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

7.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.7% vs 0%

Black 5% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.2% vs 0%

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School Wauwatosa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St John's Evangelical Lutheran School (this school)	—	161	15.2:1	5.4
Lincoln Elementary	0.4 mi	336	14:1	8.7
Wauwatosa STEM	0.4 mi	131	21.8:1	8.1
Wilson Elementary	0.4 mi	208	10.9:1	7.1
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy	0.4 mi	115	38.3:1	4.8
Jefferson Elementary	0.7 mi	232	11:1	7.6
Longfellow Middle	0.9 mi	750	14.7:1	7.3
Washington Elementary	0.9 mi	289	13.8:1	7.8
Roosevelt Elementary	1.2 mi	406	14:1	8.8
McKinley Elementary	1.2 mi	386	14.3:1	7.6
Vel R Phillips School	1.6 mi	119	4.8:1	5.8
Underwood Elementary	2.2 mi	335	10.5:1	5.2
Whitman Middle	2.5 mi	598	13.3:1	5.4
Eisenhower Elementary	2.8 mi	355	11.1:1	6.6
Wauwatosa Montessori School	2.9 mi	178	14.8:1	8.1
UpGrade Media Arts Schools	2.9 mi	10	10:1	—
Madison Elementary	3.9 mi	254	10.6:1	6.7

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+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,197

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 17%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 161

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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 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

46.1% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

46.8% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 6 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.7%

Black 5.0%

Asian 1.9%

Hispanic 1.2%

Two or More 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1278 DEWEY AVE, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John's Evangelical Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roosevelt Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wauwatosa STEM (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wauwatosa, see our Wauwatosa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
KRADWELL SCHOOL Wauwatosa	0.2 mi	59	6.8
WAUWATOSA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wauwatosa	0.2 mi	150	6.8
Lincoln Elementary Wauwatosa	0.4 mi	336	8.7
East High Wauwatosa	0.4 mi	1,041	6.8
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Wauwatosa	0.4 mi	115	4.8
Wilson Elementary Wauwatosa	0.4 mi	208	7.1
Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa	0.4 mi	131	8.1
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP Wauwatosa	0.4 mi	4	—
ST JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Wauwatosa	0.6 mi	340	5.8
Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa	0.7 mi	232	7.6
Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa	0.9 mi	750	7.3
ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	152	7.3
Washington Elementary Wauwatosa	0.9 mi	289	7.8
KINGDOM PREP LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa	1.2 mi	200	8.0
Roosevelt Elementary Wauwatosa	1.2 mi	406	8.8
McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa	1.2 mi	386	7.6
ST CHARLES EDUCATION CENTER Milwaukee	1.4 mi	18	—
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee	1.4 mi	860	7.5
PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wauwatosa	1.5 mi	220	6.4
Eighty-First Street Elementary Milwaukee	1.7 mi	358	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,144

Median Home Value

$311,200

Median Rent

$1,228/mo

Population

26,293

College Educated

62.6%

Homeownership

57.3%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

36.1

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Brown Street Academy Milwaukee, WI	204	5.4
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukee, WI	213	5.4
ST MARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL Green Bay, WI	192	5.4
ST MARTIN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Clintonville, WI	172	5.4
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Merrill, WI	151	5.4
West Elementary Antigo, WI	183	5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John's Evangelical Lutheran School

What grades does St John's Evangelical Lutheran School serve?

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John's Evangelical Lutheran School?

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John's Evangelical Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John's Evangelical Lutheran School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John's Evangelical Lutheran School rank in WI?

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #434 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St John's Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 John's Evangelical Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John's Evangelical Lutheran School has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St John's Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St John's Evangelical 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 St John's Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?

St John's Evangelical Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 41 Some Transit
Bike Score: 67 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 161
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 171 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 258-4214

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