Good Shepherds Lutheran School

Good Shepherds Lutheran School in Milwaukee, WI serves 96 co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1925, this Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod–affiliated school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with an average class size of 16.
Approximately 26% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The school employs six teachers, with 13% having advanced degrees, supporting its regular elementary and middle school program structure.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1925

Student Body

Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Good Shepherds Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherds Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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Good Shepherd's Lutheran provides a quality Christ-centered education. The principal greets the students every day, the teachers are friendly, and my kids love going to school. They provide a variety of activities along with an eduacation founded in Christian beliefs.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,933 for elementary schools and $15,750 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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