Risen Savior Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Risen Savior Lutheran School in Milwaukee, WI offers co–educational programs for grades PK through 8 in a large city community setting.
Founded in 2003, the school serves 474 students with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average class size of 24.
The school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and maintains a formal dress code.
Risen Savior Lutheran School has a 100% acceptance rate and offers rolling admissions with a February 20 application deadline for the 2023 school year.
This Milwaukee private school ranks in the top 20% in Wisconsin for diversity, with 97.66% of the student body representing students of color.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 474 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 20 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Risen Savior Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Risen Savior Lutheran School
Pre-K	24
Kind	50
1	50
2	50
3	50
4	50
5	50
6	50
7	50
8	50

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Year Founded

2003

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

474 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 20 / rolling

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

School Motto: Uniting hearts and hands in Jesus Christ, Risen Savior Lutheran School exists to equip children to be life-long learners of God’s world through a Christ-centered curriculum and to reach out to families with God’s Word.

Risen Savior Evangelical Lutheran School, located in Milwaukee's Historic Granville community, opened in the fall of 2003 with 50 students in grades K4 to 3 and has grown to serve over 240 students in K4 to 8th grade today. In addition we added a new campus to serve students in K5 - 8th grade at 3909 W. Clinton Ave in Milwaukee. Each year, we're adding a grade level and expanding our programs. As a participant in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, Risen Savior provides an excellent educational choice for families in our neighborhoods. Risen Savior seeks to significantly increase our stabilizing presence to families by offering a Christ-centered research-based curriculum made accessible to all students by caring, talented teachers and innovative instructional methods. Children are taught to evaluate their past, present, and future and view them as interconnected elements of God's "big picture" for their lives. Applications of Basic skills and Concepts to the broader framework of each child's life are integral to the successful climate of the school. Progress in all objectives and standards is measured by regular assessments in order to regularly and consistently inform and improve instruction to the individual student and family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Risen Savior Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Risen Savior Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.

What sports does Risen Savior Lutheran School offer?

Risen Savior Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Risen Savior Lutheran School's ranking?

Risen Savior Lutheran School 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 Risen Savior Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Risen Savior Lutheran School is Feb. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Risen Savior Lutheran School located?

Risen Savior Lutheran School is located in the North Meadow neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,948 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).