Light House Youth Center in Milwaukee, WI serves co–ed students in grades 4 through 12 within a city–based, Garden Homes neighborhood setting.
The school has an enrollment of 137 students and a student–teacher ratio of 27:1, supported by 5 faculty members.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this alternative private school emphasizes a diverse student population, with 100% students of color.
Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity, reflecting its inclusive community makeup.
The school operates in a large city locale, offering families in Milwaukee access to K–12 private education with a focus on cultural representation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Light House Youth Center?
The application deadline for Light House Youth Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Light House Youth Center located?
Light House Youth Center is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other private schools located in Garden Homes.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Light House Youth Center is Believers In Christ Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Garden Homes Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Acceptance rate listed
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
(Christian)
4030 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Acceptance rate listed
Hope Christian School - Semper
(Christian)
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Tuition listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Acceptance rate listed
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
(Christian)
4030 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students 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
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Milwaukee Spectrum Inc
All-girls | Alternative School
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Messmer High School
(Catholic)
742 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 264-5440
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Acceptance rate listed
Hope Christian School - Semper
(Christian)
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Tuition listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 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
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Christian School - Semper
(Christian)
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Tuition listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 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
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Atonement Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4224 W Ruby Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 871-1224
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 871-1224
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Avg. class size: 27 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Park View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 N Rochester St
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6292
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6292
9270.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
385 E Veterans Way
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6300
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6300
9270.4 miles
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
9270.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
9270.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
9271.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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