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Mount Calvary Lutheran School

Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Waukesha, WI

1941 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Waukesha
  • Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Waukesha since at least 2011

In Waukesha, Wisconsin, Mount Calvary Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 179 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 34% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 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
179
Teachers
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 76% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    134’11–12119’13–1496’15–16111’17–18147’19–20160’21–22179’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K20
    120
    222
    321
    417
    523
    613
    724
    819

    Student body

    White94%
    Black2%
    Two or more races1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mount Calvary Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Mount Calvary Lutheran School

    What grades does Mount Calvary Lutheran School serve?

    Mount Calvary Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Mount Calvary Lutheran School?

    About 179 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mount Calvary Lutheran 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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