Very Good
#98 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 17% of private schools
Wisconsin Lutheran School
Elementary School · Racine, WI
A private elementary school in Racine, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
734 VILLA ST, Racine, WI 53403
- Math 47% vs WI 45% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WI 45% (2025)
- 12.5:1 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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wisconsin 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,500/100K
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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
$58,274
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Siena Catholic Schools of RacinePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,482 | Compare → |
| Julian Thomas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Lighthouse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 433 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Wisconsin Lutheran School is listed in Racine, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wisconsin Lutheran School
Wisconsin Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Racine, WI, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 53403)
- 26,696
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 53403; 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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