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#322 of 571 private schools in WI

St Paul Lutheran School

Elementary School

225 E HARRIS ST, Appleton, WI 54911

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

145

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

145

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#322 of 571

In Appleton

#6 of 11

public schools

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About St Paul Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Appleton, WI. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 145 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Paul Lutheran School show 79% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.6 pts below WI schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 145 students, St Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul Lutheran School compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Appleton, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

This School

14.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

145

This School

344

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.5% vs 0%

Black 2.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.4% vs 0%

St Paul Lutheran School Appleton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul Lutheran School (this school)	—	145	13.7:1	6.2
Appleview	0.1 mi	15	—:1	—
Valley New School	0.2 mi	66	16.5:1	3.8
Appleton Bilingual School	0.4 mi	134	19.1:1	7.5
Columbus Elementary	0.4 mi	132	11:1	4.8
Edison Elementary	0.4 mi	252	11:1	6.4
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center	0.5 mi	3	—:1	—
Kaleidoscope Academy	0.7 mi	460	11.5:1	4.6
Wilson Middle	1.0 mi	381	12.3:1	5.0
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School	1.2 mi	375	10.7:1	7.0
Richmond Elementary	1.2 mi	278	13.9:1	6.2
Franklin Elementary	1.2 mi	297	12.4:1	5.6
Fox River Academy	1.3 mi	129	21.5:1	8.2
Jefferson Elementary	1.3 mi	264	11:1	5.6
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter	1.4 mi	253	11.5:1	7.2
Madison Middle	1.6 mi	575	12.8:1	5.3
Huntley Elementary	1.6 mi	650	14.4:1	7.2
Odyssey-Magellan	1.7 mi	214	19.5:1	7.9
Highlands Elementary	1.7 mi	499	10.4:1	5.2
Einstein Middle	1.9 mi	559	14:1	6.0
Appleton eSchool	1.9 mi	37	9.2:1	7.3

Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Appleton

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

B- 4.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,216.8

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 145

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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 79.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

48.0% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 78.4% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

48.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 10 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.5%

Two or More 11.0%

Black 2.1%

Hispanic 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

225 E HARRIS ST, Appleton, WI 54911

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fox River Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MCD CAMPUS (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Appleton Bilingual School (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Appleton, see our Appleton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Appleview Appleton	0.1 mi	15	—
Valley New School Appleton	0.2 mi	66	3.8
Appleton Bilingual School Appleton	0.4 mi	134	7.5
Columbus Elementary Appleton	0.4 mi	132	4.8
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center Appleton	0.5 mi	3	—
Edison Elementary Appleton	0.4 mi	252	6.4
Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton	0.7 mi	460	4.6
RIVERVIEW LUTHERAN SCHOOL Appleton	1.1 mi	113	5.9
Franklin Elementary Appleton	1.2 mi	297	5.6
ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- MARQUETTE Appleton	1.3 mi	227	5.9
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter Appleton	1.4 mi	253	7.2
Wilson Middle Appleton	1.0 mi	381	5.0
ST FRANCIS XAVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL Appleton	1.5 mi	405	7.8
Appleton Community 4K Appleton	1.5 mi	765	3.7
ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MCD CAMPUS Appleton	1.3 mi	239	7.7
Richmond Elementary Appleton	1.2 mi	278	6.2
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School Appleton	1.2 mi	375	7.0
Fox River Academy Appleton	1.3 mi	129	8.2
Jefferson Elementary Appleton	1.3 mi	264	5.6
Madison Middle Appleton	1.6 mi	575	5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54911 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,747

Median Home Value

$199,100

Median Rent

$1,010/mo

Population

25,598

College Educated

35%

Homeownership

59.5%

Avg Commute

17.5 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

36.3

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HOLY GHOST-IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Kieler, WI	96	6.2
JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Racine, WI	201	6.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?

St Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?

St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in WI?

St Paul Lutheran School ranks #322 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 St Paul Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Paul Lutheran School has 79% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 Paul Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

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Bike Score: 71 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 145
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 169 days
Setting: Small City
County: Outagamie County
Phone: (920) 733-9061

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