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#412 of 571 private schools in WI

St Johns Lutheran School

Elementary School

4001 S 68TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53220

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

268

Student-Teacher

16.8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

268

Student-Teacher

16.8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#412 of 571

In Milwaukee

#51 of 74

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About St Johns Lutheran School

St Johns Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St Johns Lutheran School serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Johns Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Johns Lutheran School show 67% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.2 pts below WI schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Johns 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 St Johns Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.8:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

268

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.3% vs 0%

Asian 9% vs 0%

Black 4.9% vs 0%

St Johns Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Johns Lutheran School (this school)	—	268	16.8:1	5.6
Honey Creek Elementary	0.5 mi	354	18.6:1	5.2
Wedgewood Park School	0.6 mi	552	13.5:1	4.1
Academy of Accelerated Learning	0.7 mi	538	17.9:1	6.7
Whitman Elementary	0.9 mi	331	17.4:1	5.0
Fairview Elementary	1.4 mi	628	18.5:1	4.6
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion	1.7 mi	678	19.4:1	3.7
Alcott Elementary	1.9 mi	268	15.8:1	3.5
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle	2.0 mi	368	13.6:1	3.4
Manitoba Elementary	2.2 mi	445	17.8:1	3.1
Curtin Elementary	2.4 mi	283	16.6:1	4.1
Rocketship Southside Community Prep	2.9 mi	398	18.1:1	6.8
Lowell International Elementary	3.1 mi	206	13.7:1	6.4
Garland Elementary	3.2 mi	536	19.1:1	3.6
Morgandale Elementary	3.2 mi	578	20.6:1	3.9
Cooper Elementary	3.3 mi	459	19.1:1	7.4
U S Grant School	3.4 mi	582	16.6:1	4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School	3.4 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
Greenfield Bilingual	3.5 mi	555	15.9:1	4.2
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes	3.6 mi	620	19.4:1	4.8
Victory Elementary	3.8 mi	421	16.8:1	5.8

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 2.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.4 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,213.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 33%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 268

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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 67.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 66.6% (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)

White 81.3%

Asian 9.0%

Black 4.9%

Two or More 4.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4001 S 68TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53220

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Johns Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Canterbury Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Greendale), which scores notably higher. Another option is Edgewood Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Greenfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Greenfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Maple Grove Elementary Greenfield	0.4 mi	457	4.5
Honey Creek Elementary Milwaukee	0.5 mi	354	5.2
Wedgewood Park School Milwaukee	0.6 mi	552	4.1
Hamilton High Milwaukee	0.6 mi	1,485	3.3
Academy of Accelerated Learning Milwaukee	0.7 mi	538	6.7
Whitman Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	331	5.0
ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.2 mi	149	7.2
Greenfield High Greenfield	1.2 mi	1,127	4.7
Fairview Elementary Milwaukee	1.4 mi	628	4.6
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Greenfield	1.1 mi	107	7.9
Glenwood Elementary Greenfield	1.3 mi	317	5.9
MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL Greendale	1.7 mi	629	5.9
ST SAVA ORTHODOX SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.5 mi	45	6.8
ST JACOBI EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Greenfield	1.6 mi	204	4.9
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Milwaukee	1.7 mi	678	3.7
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Allis	1.7 mi	230	7.0
Edgewood Elementary Greenfield	1.6 mi	321	8.3
Canterbury Elementary Greendale	2.2 mi	344	8.7
Greendale Middle Greendale	2.2 mi	613	7.8
ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL Greendale	2.2 mi	188	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,301

Median Home Value

$218,800

Median Rent

$1,063/mo

Population

27,678

College Educated

27.3%

Homeownership

57.1%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

39.4

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Forest Park Elementary Kenosha, WI	326	5.6
Franklin Elementary Appleton, WI	297	5.6
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Arcadia, WI	170	5.6
Hadfield Elementary Waukesha, WI	331	5.6
Jefferson Elementary Appleton, WI	264	5.6
Meadow View Primary Waupun, WI	333	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Johns Lutheran School

What grades does St Johns Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Johns Lutheran School?

St Johns Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Johns Lutheran School rank in WI?

St Johns Lutheran School ranks #412 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Johns Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Johns Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Johns Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Johns Lutheran School has 67% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Johns Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Johns 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 Johns Lutheran School a religious school?

St Johns Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 40 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 268
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.4 hours
Days Per Year: 164 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 541-5881

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