Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 392 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

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Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy
Pre-K	50
Kind	55
1	38
2	53
3	50
4	47
6	54
7	45

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Student Body

Total Students

392 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy was the dream of the late Elder Joseph Robert DeShazer, Jr., who was the brother of our Founder and Executive Director, Pastor James E. DeShazer.
Elder Joseph R. DeShazer was the Pastor and Founder of Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, and the First Administrative Assistant and President of the State Evangelist Department of the 3rd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Church of God in Christ.
He was a graduate of Marquette University and Rhema Bible Institute, which demonstrates that education was important for his own success.
Greater Holy Temple is dedicated to serving a diverse population and providing its students with a supportive learning environment to inspire all students to strive for excellence in pursuing a strong academic and Christian environment, in order to succeed in and contribute to the community.

Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy was the dream of the late Elder Joseph Robert DeShazer, Jr., who was the brother of our Founder and Executive Director, Pastor James E. DeShazer.
Elder Joseph R. DeShazer was the Pastor and Founder of Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, and the First Administrative Assistant and President of the State Evangelist Department of the 3rd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Church of God in Christ.
He was a graduate of Marquette University and Rhema Bible Institute, which demonstrates that education was important for his own success.
Greater Holy Temple is dedicated to serving a diverse population and providing its students with a supportive learning environment to inspire all students to strive for excellence in pursuing a strong academic and Christian environment, in order to succeed in and contribute to the community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy's ranking?

Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy 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 Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy located?

Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other private schools located in Silver Spring.

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Did You Know?

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).