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Below Average

#527 of 571 private schools in WI

St Pauls Lutheran School

Elementary School

S66W14325 JANESVILLE RD, Muskego, WI 53150

Private

Enrollment

228

Student-Teacher

20.5:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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St Pauls Lutheran School

4.5/10

Elementary School in Muskego · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.8/10

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5.6/10

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About St Pauls Lutheran School

St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Muskego, WI. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 228 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 571 private schools in WI.

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

How it compares2.3 pts below WI schools
  • This school 4.5 · Below Average
  • WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Pauls Lutheran School runs 20.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Pauls Lutheran School compares to the 5 public schools in Muskego, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
This School
vs
14.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
228
This School
vs
870
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.5
This School
vs
8.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.9% vs 0%
Asian 0.4% vs 0%
St Pauls Lutheran School Muskego Public Avg

All Schools in Muskego

School Rating
St Pauls Lutheran School (this school) 4.5
Bay Lane Elementary 8.9
Muskego Lakes Middle 9.0
Mill Valley Elementary 9.4
Muskego High 5.9
Lake Denoon Middle 8.7

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 228
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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
48.5% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 0.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
48.3% (2025 FORWARD)

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

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic 0.9%
Asian 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

S66W14325 JANESVILLE RD, Muskego, WI 53150

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mill Valley Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bay Lane Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Edgerton Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Hales Corners), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Muskego, see our Muskego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Elmwood Elementary New Berlin 0.8 mi 7.8
HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hales Corners 1.4 mi 5.6
Muskego Lakes Middle Muskego 1.8 mi 9.0
Bay Lane Elementary Muskego 1.7 mi 8.9
Country Dale Elementary Franklin 1.8 mi 8.0
MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hales Corners 2.3 mi
Hales Corners Elementary Hales Corners 2.1 mi 8.3
Eisenhower Middle/High New Berlin 2.8 mi 8.2
Edgerton Elementary Hales Corners 2.5 mi 8.7
CORE4 Greenfield 2.5 mi 3.5
Whitnall Middle Greenfield 2.6 mi 7.6
JOURNEYS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hales Corners 2.5 mi 7.6
Whitnall High Greenfield 2.8 mi 5.1
Robinwood Elementary Franklin 2.7 mi 7.1
HOLY APOSTLES SCHOOL New Berlin 3.6 mi 6.0
INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Franklin 3.2 mi 4.4
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS New Berlin 3.9 mi 8.2
STAR OF BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL New Berlin 3.8 mi 4.0
Ronald Reagan Elementary New Berlin 3.6 mi 8.5
Mill Valley Elementary Muskego 3.2 mi 9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53150 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$113,125

Median Home Value

$390,500

Median Rent

$1,230/mo

Population

26,142

College Educated

44.3%

Homeownership

86.5%

Avg Commute

23.3 min

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Median Age

46.1

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Bayfield Elementary Bayfield, WI 4.5
Glenwood City Elementary Glenwood City, WI 4.5
Grewenow Elementary Kenosha, WI 4.5
King Elementary Green Bay, WI 4.5
Browning Elementary Milwaukee, WI 4.4
Cormier School and Early Learning Center Green Bay, WI 4.6

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 Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?

St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 20.5:1. 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 #527 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 4.5 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 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% 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 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 Pauls Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
228
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Waukesha County

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