Very Good

#98 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 17% of private schools

Wisconsin Lutheran School

Elementary School

734 VILLA ST, Racine, WI 53403

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#98 of 571

In Racine

#2 of 13

public schools

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About Wisconsin Lutheran School

Wisconsin Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Racine, WI. Wisconsin Lutheran School serves approximately 162 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Wisconsin Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Wisconsin Lutheran School show 47% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares0.7 pts above WI schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 162 students, Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin 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

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How Wisconsin Lutheran School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Racine, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

This School

12.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

162

This School

537

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

4.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 25.3% vs 0%

Black 20.4% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

Wisconsin Lutheran School Racine Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Wisconsin Lutheran School (this school)	—	162	12.5:1	7.5
21st Century Preparatory School	0.5 mi	512	18.3:1	3.0
Julian Thomas Elementary	0.7 mi	547	9.3:1	4.8
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary	0.8 mi	433	16:1	3.9
Red Apple Elementary	1.1 mi	289	12:1	5.3
Walden III High	1.2 mi	723	16.1:1	4.9
Bull Early Education Center	1.2 mi	339	14.7:1	4.0
All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten	1.2 mi	136	19.4:1	3.1
Gilmore Fine Arts School	1.6 mi	725	13.4:1	4.4
Racine Alternative Learning	1.6 mi	360	8:1	6.0
Knapp Elementary	1.6 mi	448	12.4:1	5.5
Fratt Elementary	1.8 mi	449	10.4:1	4.0
Roosevelt Elementary	1.8 mi	219	9.5:1	4.8
Wadewitz Elementary	2.0 mi	495	10.3:1	5.4
Mitchell School	2.1 mi	1,093	10.2:1	3.8
RUSD Montessori	2.6 mi	350	16.7:1	8.1
Starbuck - An IB World School	2.7 mi	497	12.4:1	5.0
Jerstad-Agerholm School	2.7 mi	865	10.2:1	2.7
Johnson Elementary	2.7 mi	530	12.6:1	4.3
West Ridge Elementary	3.5 mi	343	9.3:1	2.2
Gifford School	5.5 mi	1,408	15:1	5.1

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Racine

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 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 61%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 162

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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)

Math Proficiency 46.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.3% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 46.7% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

45.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.7%

Hispanic 25.3%

Black 20.4%

Asian 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

734 VILLA ST, Racine, WI 53403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wisconsin Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RENAISSANCE SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Racine, see our Racine schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SIENA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF RACINE Racine	0.5 mi	1,482	7.0
21st Century Preparatory School Racine	0.5 mi	512	3.0
Julian Thomas Elementary Racine	0.7 mi	547	4.8
RENAISSANCE SCHOOL Racine	0.8 mi	370	7.7
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary Racine	0.8 mi	433	3.9
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Racine	1.1 mi	205	6.3
Racine Youthful Offender Warren Young High Racine	1.0 mi	39	2.7
Red Apple Elementary Racine	1.1 mi	289	5.3
Bull Early Education Center Racine	1.2 mi	339	4.0
All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten Racine	1.2 mi	136	3.1
SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI Racine	1.2 mi	5	—
Park High Racine	1.0 mi	1,150	3.3
RACINE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Racine	1.0 mi	325	7.4
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Racine	1.6 mi	203	6.9
Walden III High Racine	1.2 mi	723	4.9
RACINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Racine	1.7 mi	128	6.0
JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Racine	1.4 mi	201	6.2
Roosevelt Elementary Racine	1.8 mi	219	4.8
Gilmore Fine Arts School Racine	1.6 mi	725	4.4
Racine Alternative Learning Racine	1.6 mi	360	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,274

Median Home Value

$159,100

Median Rent

$1,029/mo

Population

26,696

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

59.1%

Avg Commute

22.1 min

Poverty Rate

19.4%

Median Age

38.2

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Appleton Bilingual School Appleton, WI	134	7.5
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Madison, WI	185	7.5
CHRIST CHILD ACADEMY Sheboygan, WI	125	7.5
Frederic Elementary Frederic, WI	189	7.5
Gompers Elementary Madison, WI	220	7.5
Jones Elementary Cudahy, WI	187	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wisconsin Lutheran School

What grades does Wisconsin Lutheran School serve?

Wisconsin Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Wisconsin Lutheran School?

Wisconsin Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Lutheran School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wisconsin Lutheran School rank in WI?

Wisconsin Lutheran School ranks #98 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Wisconsin Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wisconsin Lutheran School has 47% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Wisconsin Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Lutheran School a religious school?

Wisconsin Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 84 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 68 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 162
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Racine County
Phone: (262) 321-4350

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