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Lumen Christi Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mequon, WI

11300 N Saint James Ln, Mequon, WI 53092

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Mequon
  • Serving families in Mequon since at least 2011

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Mequon, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 298 students and around 9 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
298
Teachers
32.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 136 girls, 162 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    318’11–12242’15–16257’17–18261’19–20289’21–22298’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K71
    K33
    130
    238
    332
    435
    533
    631
    728
    838

    Student body

    White87%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    Asian0%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lumen Christi Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Wisconsin's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lumen Christi Catholic School

    What grades does Lumen Christi Catholic School serve?

    Lumen Christi Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Lumen Christi Catholic School?

    About 298 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lumen Christi Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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