Very Good
#99 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 17% of private schools
St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School
3766 E CUDAHY AVE, Cudahy, WI 53110
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#99 of 571
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St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School in Cudahy · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Pauls Lutheran School
St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Cudahy, WI. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #99 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).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 66 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.
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, St Pauls Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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
BetaHow St Pauls Lutheran School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Cudahy, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 5.7 |
| Kosciuszko Elementary | 7.2 |
| Cudahy Middle | 5.3 |
| Jones Elementary | 7.5 |
| Mitchell Elementary | 7.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Based on 4 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3766 E CUDAHY AVE, Cudahy, WI 53110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. E W Luther Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby South Milwaukee), which scores notably higher. Another option is Willow Glen Primary School (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Saint Francis), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Jones Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cudahy, see our Cudahy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary Cudahy | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Saint Francis High Saint Francis | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Cudahy High Cudahy | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Kosciuszko Elementary Cudahy | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Cudahy Middle Cudahy | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Willow Glen Primary School Saint Francis | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Jones Elementary Cudahy | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Deer Creek Intermediate Saint Francis | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| ST THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Mitchell Elementary Cudahy | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL South Milwaukee | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Clement Avenue Elementary Milwaukee | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| South Milwaukee High South Milwaukee | 2.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies Milwaukee | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| South Milwaukee Middle South Milwaukee | 2.9 mi | 5.1 |
| E W Luther Elementary South Milwaukee | 3.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Rawson Elementary South Milwaukee | 3.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Burdick Elementary Milwaukee | 2.5 mi | 4.7 |
| SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Milwaukee | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,717
Median Home Value
$201,000
Median Rent
$977/mo
Population
17,964
College Educated
27.1%
Homeownership
62.2%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
42.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dane, WI | 7.5 |
| RANDOLPH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Randolph, WI | 7.5 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menasha, WI | 7.5 |
| WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee, WI | 7.5 |
| AUGUSTINE ACADEMY Hartland, WI | 7.4 |
| Ouisconsing School of Collaboration Lodi, WI | 7.6 |
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 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 9.4:1. 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 #99 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 7.5 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 744-9771
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