Atonement Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 424 students
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Atonement Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Atonement Lutheran School
Pre-K	36
Kind	60
1	41
2	53
3	45
4	46
5	27
6	38
7	49
8	29

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Kindergarten enrollment highest at 60 in Atonement Lutheran School, more than any other grade and well above Grade 5's 27.

Year Founded

1930

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School Motto

To partner with families, our congregation, and the community to prepare every child for eternity with Jesus and a life of Christian service.

Student Body

Total Students

424 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

27 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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School Notes

It is our vision that, to the Glory of God, Atonement Lutheran will be a high performing Christian school renowned as a destination spiritually, academically, and creatively and compelled by the love of Christ to be a unique partner in transforming our community.

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Atonement Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Garden Homes Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is Atonement Lutheran School's ranking?

Atonement Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Atonement Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Atonement Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Atonement Lutheran School located?

Atonement Lutheran School is located in the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other private schools located in Old North Milwaukee.

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $6,439 for elementary schools and $13,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).