Very Good
#96 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 17% of private schools
Word of Life Lutheran School
Elementary School
3545 S 23RD ST, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Wisconsin private schools
#96 of 571
In Milwaukee
#14 of 74
public schools
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Word of Life Lutheran School
Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Word of Life Lutheran School
Word of Life Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Word of Life Lutheran School serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Word of Life Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 571 private schools in WI.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 60 students, Word of Life 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.
Word of Life 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
BetaHow Word of Life Lutheran School compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Word of Life Lutheran School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Morgandale Elementary | 3.9 |
| Curtin Elementary | 4.1 |
| Audubon Technology and Communication Middle | 3.4 |
| Lowell International Elementary | 6.4 |
| Zablocki Elementary | 5.0 |
| Rocketship Southside Community Prep | 6.8 |
| Manitoba Elementary | 3.1 |
| Carmen Middle School South | 6.2 |
| Lincoln Avenue Elementary | 5.3 |
| Stellar Collegiate Charter School | 7.7 |
| Lad Lake Synergy School | 8.3 |
| U S Grant School | 4.3 |
| Whittier Elementary | 7.1 |
| Bay View Montessori School | 7.8 |
| Rogers Street Academy | 5.6 |
| Cooper Elementary | 7.4 |
| Riley Dual Language Montessori School | 4.3 |
| Whitman Elementary | 5.0 |
| Milwaukee Parkside School | 4.8 |
| Humboldt Park Elementary | 5.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3545 S 23RD ST, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Word of Life Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Rocketship Southside Community Prep (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Lowell International Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Morgandale Elementary Milwaukee | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Carmen Hi Southeast Campus Milwaukee | 0.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Pulaski High Milwaukee | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Curtin Elementary Milwaukee | 0.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Veritas High Milwaukee | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Milwaukee | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Lowell International Elementary Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Rocketship Southside Community Prep Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Audubon Technology and Communication Middle Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Audubon Technology and Communication High Milwaukee | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Zablocki Elementary Milwaukee | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Grandview High Milwaukee | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Lincoln Avenue Elementary Milwaukee | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Manitoba Elementary Milwaukee | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Greenfield Middle Greenfield | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| SALAM SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Lad Lake Synergy School Milwaukee | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,640
Median Home Value
$205,500
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
Population
38,428
College Educated
24.6%
Homeownership
57.4%
Avg Commute
24.6 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
39.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dane, WI | 7.5 |
| Goodman-Armstrong Elementary Goodman, WI | 7.5 |
| RANDOLPH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Randolph, WI | 7.5 |
| ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cudahy, WI | 7.5 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menasha, WI | 7.5 |
| AUGUSTINE ACADEMY Hartland, WI | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Word of Life Lutheran School
What grades does Word of Life Lutheran School serve?
Word of Life Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Word of Life Lutheran School?
Word of Life Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Lutheran School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Word of Life Lutheran School rank in WI?
Word of Life Lutheran School ranks #96 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Word of Life Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Word of Life 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.
Is Word of Life Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Word of Life 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 Word of Life Lutheran School a religious school?
Word of Life Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 813-0820
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