Very Good

#164 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 29% of private schools

St Pauls Lutheran School

Elementary School

7821 W LINCOLN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53219

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

128

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

128

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#164 of 571

In Milwaukee

#23 of 74

public schools

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About St Pauls Lutheran School

St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 571 private schools in WI.

How it compares0.3 pts above WI schools

7.1

This school 7.1 · Very Good
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 128 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 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

128

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.1

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 18.8% vs 0%

Black 1.6% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

St Pauls Lutheran School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Pauls Lutheran School (this school)	—	128	10.4:1	7.1
Fairview Elementary	1.2 mi	628	18.5:1	4.6
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion	1.5 mi	678	19.4:1	3.7
Honey Creek Elementary	1.8 mi	354	18.6:1	5.2
Academy of Accelerated Learning	1.8 mi	538	17.9:1	6.7
Wedgewood Park School	1.8 mi	552	13.5:1	4.1
Alcott Elementary	2.0 mi	268	15.8:1	3.5
Burbank Elementary	2.0 mi	503	16.2:1	3.8
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12	2.3 mi	860	18.3:1	7.5
Manitoba Elementary	2.4 mi	445	17.8:1	3.1
Greenfield Bilingual	2.7 mi	555	15.9:1	4.2
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle	2.8 mi	368	13.6:1	3.4
Whitman Elementary	2.8 mi	331	17.4:1	5.0
Woodlands School	2.8 mi	370	19.5:1	5.8
Hawley Environmental School	2.9 mi	297	17.5:1	3.1
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes	3.0 mi	620	19.4:1	4.8
Seeds of Health Elementary Program	3.0 mi	377	15.7:1	6.8
Rocketship Southside Community Prep	3.0 mi	398	18.1:1	6.8
U S Grant School	3.0 mi	582	16.6:1	4.3
Lad Lake Synergy School	3.1 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
Doerfler Elementary	3.2 mi	550	16.2:1	4.0

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

B+ 7.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,152.4

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 128

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 70.3%

Hispanic 18.8%

Two or More 6.2%

Native American 2.3%

Black 1.6%

Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7821 W LINCOLN AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53219

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MATTHIAS PARISH SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LAMB OF GOD EV LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby West Allis), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Jefferson Elementary West Allis	0.4 mi	456	4.2
Central High West Allis	0.4 mi	1,032	3.4
Franklin Elementary West Allis	0.5 mi	246	5.0
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School West Allis	0.7 mi	168	5.4
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Allis	0.8 mi	230	7.0
THE RICHARDSON SCHOOL West Allis	0.8 mi	33	6.5
Wilson Elementary West Allis	1.0 mi	365	5.2
Fairview Elementary Milwaukee	1.2 mi	628	4.6
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate West Allis	1.2 mi	1,003	5.5
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Allis	1.1 mi	248	5.1
Horace Mann Elementary West Allis	1.3 mi	370	3.8
ST MATTHIAS PARISH SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.4 mi	156	8.0
Academy of Accelerated Learning Milwaukee	1.8 mi	538	6.7
LAMB OF GOD EV LUTHERAN SCHOOL West Allis	1.3 mi	47	6.9
ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.5 mi	149	7.2
Honey Creek Elementary Milwaukee	1.8 mi	354	5.2
Wedgewood Park School Milwaukee	1.8 mi	552	4.1
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Milwaukee	1.5 mi	678	3.7
ST CHARLES EDUCATION CENTER Milwaukee	1.9 mi	18	—
Mitchell Elementary West Allis	1.6 mi	277	6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53219 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,998

Median Home Value

$190,300

Median Rent

$971/mo

Population

34,855

College Educated

25.8%

Homeownership

63.5%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Median Age

38.4

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Appleton Public Montessori Grand Chute, WI	153	7.1
CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Brookfield, WI	123	7.1
Cleveland Elementary Cleveland, WI	118	7.1
DIVINE SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fredonia, WI	79	7.1
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Ashland, WI	100	7.1
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Spooner, WI	112	7.1

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 8th.

How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?

St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 10.4:1. 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 #164 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 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

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: 59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 128
Gender Split: 59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 541-6251

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