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#324 of 571 private schools in WI
St Stephens Lutheran School
Elementary School · Beaver Dam, WI
A private elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
412 W MAPLE AVE, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where St Stephens Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,269/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,704
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53916; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| St Katharine Drexel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Stephens Lutheran School is listed in Beaver Dam, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Stephens Lutheran School
St Stephens Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI, serving approximately 98 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Stephens Lutheran School
What grades does St Stephens Lutheran School serve?
St Stephens Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Stephens Lutheran School?
St Stephens Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephens Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Stephens Lutheran School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Stephens Lutheran School rank in WI?
St Stephens Lutheran School ranks #324 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St Stephens Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Stephens 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.
Is St Stephens Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Stephens 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 Stephens Lutheran School a religious school?
St Stephens Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dodge County
- Phone
- (920) 885-6484
- Area population (ZIP 53916)
- 22,956
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53916; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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