St. Marcus Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Marcus Lutheran School in Milwaukee, WI, serves 937 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1872, this co–ed school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and operates within a large city community.
The udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with a total of 57 teachers supporting a diverse student body where 97.9% of enrolled students are students of color.
The school has an acceptance rate of 96%, reflecting its enrollment openness relative to other Milwaukee private schools.
Marcus Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools atewide in Wisconsin for diversity, enrollment size, and school history.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 937 students
Acceptance rate: 96%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Marcus 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	St. Marcus Lutheran School
Pre-K	196
Kind	121
1	103
2	109
3	81
4	83
5	35
6	89
7	89
8	31

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Year Founded

1872

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Student Body

Total Students

937 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

57 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Marcus Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. Marcus Lutheran School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 92%.

What is St. Marcus Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Marcus Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Marcus Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. Marcus Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Marcus Lutheran School located?

St. Marcus Lutheran School is located in the Brewers Hill neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $6,439 for elementary schools and $13,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).