Below Average
#549 of 571 private schools in WI
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School
Elementary School · New Berlin, WI
A private elementary school in New Berlin, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3700 S CASPER DR, New Berlin, WI 53151
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,058/100K
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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
$99,248
Median home value
$351,300
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53151; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Ronald Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Poplar Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School is listed in New Berlin, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in New Berlin, WI, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School
What grades does Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School serve?
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School?
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School rank in WI?
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks #549 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Star of Bethlehem 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 Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School a religious school?
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Phone
- (262) 786-2901
- Area population (ZIP 53151)
- 32,865
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 53151; 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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