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Shining Star Christian Schools

4050 N 95th St Milwaukee, WI 53222

Tel: (701) 238-3139

www.shiningstarschools.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 401 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Shining Star Christian Schools in Milwaukee, WI serves 401 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, city–based environment.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 with 18 total teachers, supporting a predominantly diverse student body with 99% students of color.
It is affiliated with a Christian orientation and is located in the Grantosa neighborhood within a large city locale.
Shining Star Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for both diversity and student body size.
Nearby Milwaukee private schools offering PK–8 or higher grade levels include St. Margaret Mary and Grace Christian School.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 401 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Shining Star Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shining Star Christian Schools
Pre-K	40
Kind	35
1	52
2	54
3	52
4	46
5	20
6	41
7	61

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Student Body

Total Students

401 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Shining Star Christian Schools's ranking?

Shining Star Christian Schools 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 Shining Star Christian Schools?

The application deadline for Shining Star Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Shining Star Christian Schools located?

Shining Star Christian Schools is located in the Grantosa neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other private schools located in Grantosa.

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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).