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#397 of 571 private schools in WI

St Marcus Lutheran School

Elementary School

2215 N PALMER ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

852

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

852

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#397 of 571

In Milwaukee

#49 of 74

public schools

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About St Marcus Lutheran School

St Marcus Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St Marcus Lutheran School serves approximately 852 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marcus Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Marcus Lutheran School show 40% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.1 pts below WI schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

852

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 89.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%

White 2% vs 0%

St Marcus Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Marcus Lutheran School (this school)	—	852	15:1	5.7
Carver Academy	0.2 mi	297	18.6:1	5.1
Holmes Elementary	0.3 mi	289	15.2:1	4.8
Golda Meir School	0.6 mi	1,211	19.2:1	5.8
Cass Street Elementary	0.6 mi	281	15.6:1	3.9
King International Baccalaureate Middle	0.7 mi	210	13.1:1	6.6
Roosevelt Middle	0.7 mi	225	13.2:1	5.7
Grant Gordon Learning Center	0.7 mi	46	9.2:1	5.2
Riverwest Elementary	0.8 mi	275	18.3:1	3.2
Elm Creative Arts Elementary	0.8 mi	319	17.7:1	3.3
Lincoln Middle	0.9 mi	308	14.7:1	4.9
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street	0.9 mi	477	95.4:1	7.0
Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus	1.0 mi	509	127.2:1	7.0
Siefert Elementary	1.2 mi	216	19.6:1	4.9
Fratney Elementary	1.3 mi	474	19:1	3.9
Gaenslen Elementary	1.3 mi	677	13.3:1	3.5
King Jr Elementary	1.3 mi	298	21.3:1	5.4
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center	1.3 mi	22	5.5:1	—
Hopkins Lloyd Community School	1.4 mi	128	16:1	4.5
Maryland Montessori	1.4 mi	515	23.4:1	6.8
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning	1.4 mi	431	26.9:1	2.5

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+ 3.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,297.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 852

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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 39.5% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 34.3% (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)

Black 89.9%

Two or More 4.6%

Hispanic 2.9%

White 2.0%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2215 N PALMER ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Marcus Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST PHILIPS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TAMARACK WALDORF SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Carver Academy Milwaukee	0.2 mi	297	5.1
Holmes Elementary Milwaukee	0.3 mi	289	4.8
CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL INC. Milwaukee	0.4 mi	141	8.8
King International Baccalaureate Middle Milwaukee	0.7 mi	210	6.6
Golda Meir School Milwaukee	0.6 mi	1,211	5.8
Cass Street Elementary Milwaukee	0.6 mi	281	3.9
Riverwest Elementary Milwaukee	0.8 mi	275	3.2
Roosevelt Middle Milwaukee	0.7 mi	225	5.7
ST JOAN ANTIDA HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.9 mi	193	7.1
Alliance School of Milwaukee Milwaukee	0.7 mi	155	4.8
TAMARACK WALDORF SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.8 mi	206	7.1
Lincoln Middle Milwaukee	0.9 mi	308	4.9
Grant Gordon Learning Center Milwaukee	0.7 mi	46	5.2
Elm Creative Arts Elementary Milwaukee	0.8 mi	319	3.3
ST PHILIPS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.0 mi	88	7.2
MALAIKA EARLY LEARNING CENTER Milwaukee	1.2 mi	55	4.9
North Division High Milwaukee	0.9 mi	389	6.1
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street Milwaukee	0.9 mi	477	7.0
Tenor High Milwaukee	1.2 mi	627	6.1
King Jr Elementary Milwaukee	1.3 mi	298	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,679

Median Home Value

$204,300

Median Rent

$1,038/mo

Population

29,099

College Educated

37.3%

Homeownership

32.4%

Avg Commute

22.1 min

Poverty Rate

26.2%

Median Age

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee, WI	772	5.8
Rock Ledge Elementary Seymour, WI	577	5.8
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee, WI	570	5.6
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee, WI	638	5.5
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum Kenosha, WI	1,191	5.5
Danz Elementary Green Bay, WI	542	5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Marcus Lutheran School

What grades does St Marcus Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Marcus Lutheran School?

St Marcus Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Marcus Lutheran School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marcus Lutheran School rank in WI?

St Marcus Lutheran School ranks #397 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Marcus Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marcus Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Marcus Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Marcus Lutheran School has 40% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Marcus Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Marcus 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 Marcus Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 57 Good Transit
Bike Score: 88 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 852
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Teachers (FTE): 57
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 267-8381

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