Very Good
#110 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 19% of private schools
Westside Christian School
Elementary School · Middleton, WI
A private elementary school in Middleton, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6815 SCHNEIDER RD, Middleton, WI 53562
- Math 36% vs WI 45% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs WI 46% (2025)
- 12.8:1 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
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where Westside Christian 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,241
Median home value
$495,600
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53562; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Middleton-cross Plains Area School District 4kEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 1.3 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Sauk Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 393 | 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.
Westside Christian School is listed in Middleton, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westside Christian School
Westside Christian School is a private elementary school in Middleton, WI, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Christian School
What grades does Westside Christian School serve?
Westside Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Christian School?
Westside Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westside Christian School rank in WI?
Westside Christian School ranks #110 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Westside Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Christian 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 Westside Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Christian School has 36% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Westside Christian School a private school?
Yes, Westside Christian 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 Westside Christian School a religious school?
Westside Christian School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 620-7107
- Area population (ZIP 53562)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 53562; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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