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St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School

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

Greenfield, WI

8605 W Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, WI 53228

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Greenfield since at least 2011

In Greenfield, Wisconsin, St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 191 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 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
191
Teachers
10.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 93 girls, 98 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    191’11–12199’13–14208’15–16198’17–18195’19–20204’21–22191’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K20
    121
    217
    322
    423
    523
    622
    725
    818

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Black2%
    Two or more races2%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

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

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    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 St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School serve?

    St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School?

    About 191 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jacobi Evangelical 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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