Pilgrim Lutheran School vs. Mt. Olive Christian Day School
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Overview
At Pilgrim Lutheran we focus on the social, spiritual, and academic development of our students. Our school culture is centered on high academic achievement featuring careful instruction and a curriculum based on research, best practices and rigorous academic standards.
We have dedicated, knowledgeable, skillful educators, including five teachers with Master`s Degrees in education, who teach, guide and inspire students to excel and focus on building strong personal relationships.
Mount Olive Lutheran School, a school where the love of Jesus is part of every teacher's life that we share with the children in our care.
Our school stands ready to serve children and the families. We work with children from 4K through grade eight.
We also provide after school care for our students.
The mission of the Mount Olive Lutheran School family is preparing a new generation in the faith.
The congregational members of Mount Olive Lutheran Church support this school in the interest of members and friends who want to provide a Christian educational experience for their children in the heart of our neighborhood.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Special Needs Scholarship Program
n/a
Year Founded
1928
1950
Students Body
Total Students
215 students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
11
Kindergarten Students
18
13
Grade 1 Students
23
14
Grade 2 Students
25
15
Grade 3 Students
23
14
Grade 4 Students
28
14
Grade 5 Students
20
18
Grade 6 Students
26
17
Grade 7 Students
20
19
Grade 8 Students
14
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
25%
Average Class Size
22
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki or navy pants and polo shirt or white shirt with tie)
(khaki or navy pants and polo shirt or white shirt with tie)
Casual
(Khaki pants, Polos)
(Khaki pants, Polos)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 1
Tuition Cost
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$4,800
Tuition Notes
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program; Wisconsin Parental Choice Program; Special Needs Scholarship Program
Tuition for members of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church is $2800. Non-Members of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church pay $4800 for tuition, $2800 for additional family member students. Mt. Olive Lutheran School is also a Milwaukee and Wisconsin Choice School.
Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Kathleen Mimis
Erin Ballard
Admissions Associate
n/a
Amy McGuire
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
5