Very Good

#139 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 24% of private schools

St Pauls Lutheran School

Elementary School

210 S RINGOLD ST, Janesville, WI 53545

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

180

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Enrollment

180

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#139 of 571

In Janesville

#4 of 7

public schools

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About St Pauls Lutheran School

St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Janesville, WI. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 180 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Pauls Lutheran School show 51% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.4 pts above WI schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 180 students, St Pauls 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 Pauls 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 Pauls Lutheran School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Janesville, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

This School

12.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

180

This School

330

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%

Black 2.2% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

St Pauls Lutheran School Janesville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Pauls Lutheran School (this school)	—	180	11.3:1	7.2
Roosevelt Elementary	0.1 mi	369	12.7:1	8.4
Adams Elementary	0.6 mi	295	13.4:1	4.7
Rock River Charter School	0.8 mi	253	16.9:1	4.3
Preschool 4 Janesville	0.9 mi	333	18.5:1	4.0
Monroe Elementary	1.2 mi	349	14:1	8.4
Wilson Elementary	1.2 mi	260	9:1	6.4
Marshall Middle	1.3 mi	730	13.3:1	5.8
Jefferson Elementary	1.3 mi	291	10.4:1	7.3
Washington Elementary	1.7 mi	408	14.1:1	7.8
Harrison Elementary	1.9 mi	274	11:1	7.6
Madison Elementary	2.0 mi	312	12:1	7.0
Van Buren Elementary	2.2 mi	405	13.5:1	7.9
ARISE Virtual Academy	2.2 mi	116	11.6:1	7.6
Franklin Middle	2.2 mi	516	11:1	4.3
Edison Middle	2.4 mi	597	11.7:1	6.4
Kennedy Elementary	2.6 mi	391	13.5:1	8.4
Jackson Elementary	2.8 mi	329	9.7:1	7.4
Lincoln Elementary	2.8 mi	320	11:1	5.4
Youth Services Center	3.2 mi	10	3.3:1	—
Harmony Elementary	3.9 mi	294	17.3:1	8.6

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Janesville

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 6.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 180

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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 51.3% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 65.1% (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 91.7%

Hispanic 2.8%

Black 2.2%

Asian 2.2%

Two or More 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

210 S RINGOLD ST, Janesville, WI 53545

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monroe Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Janesville, see our Janesville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Roosevelt Elementary Janesville	0.1 mi	369	8.4
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Janesville	0.5 mi	179	7.2
Craig High Janesville	0.4 mi	1,467	4.6
Adams Elementary Janesville	0.6 mi	295	4.7
ST MATTHEWS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Janesville	0.7 mi	57	5.4
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Janesville	0.7 mi	76	8.5
Preschool 4 Janesville Janesville	0.9 mi	333	4.0
Rock River Charter School Janesville	0.8 mi	253	4.3
Jefferson Elementary Janesville	1.3 mi	291	7.3
Wilson Elementary Janesville	1.2 mi	260	6.4
Monroe Elementary Janesville	1.2 mi	349	8.4
Marshall Middle Janesville	1.3 mi	730	5.8
Washington Elementary Janesville	1.7 mi	408	7.8
ST WILLIAM CATHOLIC SCHOOL Janesville	1.8 mi	182	5.8
Van Buren Elementary Janesville	2.2 mi	405	7.9
Harrison Elementary Janesville	1.9 mi	274	7.6
Edison Middle Janesville	2.4 mi	597	6.4
Madison Elementary Janesville	2.0 mi	312	7.0
Jackson Elementary Janesville	2.8 mi	329	7.4
Franklin Middle Janesville	2.2 mi	516	4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53545 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,730

Median Home Value

$204,000

Median Rent

$1,006/mo

Population

23,937

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

64.8%

Avg Commute

22.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

41.1

Similar Schools

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School	Enrollment	Rating
ACE Alliance Charter Elementary Neenah, WI	186	7.2
Athens Elementary Athens, WI	169	7.2
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Milwaukee, WI	179	7.2
Barlow Park Charter School Ripon, WI	157	7.2
Brookwood Elementary Genoa City, WI	212	7.2
Florence Elementary Florence, WI	204	7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pauls Lutheran School

What grades does St Pauls Lutheran School serve?

St Pauls Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?

St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pauls Lutheran School rank in WI?

St Pauls Lutheran School ranks #139 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Pauls Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Pauls Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Pauls Lutheran School has 51% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Pauls Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Pauls 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 Pauls Lutheran School a religious school?

St Pauls Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 28 Some Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment: 180
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Rock County
Phone: (608) 754-4471

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