The Hope School exist to provide a high quality, Christian education in a safe, supportive environment.
We strive to make teaching and learning exciting and to graduate students who is well prepared to become inspirations to their families, leaders in their communities and successes in the workplace.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,400
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hope Christian School - Fortis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
398 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hope Christian School - Fortis cost?
Hope Christian School - Fortis's tuition is approximately $8,400 for private students.
What schools are Hope Christian School - Fortis often compared to?
Hope Christian School - Fortis is often viewed alongside schools like Atonement Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is Hope Christian School - Fortis's ranking?
Hope Christian School - Fortis 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 Hope Christian School - Fortis?
The application deadline for Hope Christian School - Fortis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hope Christian School - Fortis located?
Hope Christian School - Fortis is located in the Williamsburg Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Location
Miles
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Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Philips Lutheran School ![St. Philips Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Philips Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3012 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3027 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6070
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6070
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden Homes Lutheran School ![Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.]( "Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5375 N Green Bay Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 228-7905
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 228-7905
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Souls Harbor Baptist School
(Baptist)
1235 North 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 342-1234
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 342-1234
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
5268 N. 35th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-3284
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-3284
2.9 miles
Gr: K-10 | 206 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Philips Lutheran School ![St. Philips Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Philips Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3012 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3027 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6070
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6070
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden Homes Lutheran School ![Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.]( "Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Philips Lutheran School ![St. Philips Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Philips Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3012 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3027 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6070
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6070
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden Homes Lutheran School ![Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.]( "Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Hope Christian High School
(Christian)
3215 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4476
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4476
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Tuition listed
Messmer High School
(Catholic)
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
110 W Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-4997
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-4997
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 77 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Christian High School
(Christian)
3215 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4476
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4476
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Tuition listed
Messmer High School
(Catholic)
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
1530 W. Center Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 935-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 935-0500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 354 students Tuition listed
Clara Mohammed School Inc.
(Islamic)
317 W Wright St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-6772
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-6772
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 129 students
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Messmer High School
(Catholic)
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
110 W Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-4997
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-4997
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 77 students
St. Philips Lutheran School ![St. Philips Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Philips Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3012 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Christian School -Fortis
(Christian)
3601 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-6284
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Messmer High School
(Catholic)
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
110 W Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-4600
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-4997
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-4997
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 77 students
St. Philips Lutheran School ![St. Philips Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Philips Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3012 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-7614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
9270.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
9271 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rose Glen Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W273s3845 Brookhill Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
9271.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
9271.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Saylesville Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-3905
9271.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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