St. Marcus Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Milwaukee, WI
2215 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
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
- One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Wisconsin
- Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, St. Marcus Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 956 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 72% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 171 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
- 956
- Teachers
- 52 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 502 girls, 454 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 100% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Marcus Lutheran School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Marcus Lutheran School
What grades does St. Marcus Lutheran School serve?
St. Marcus Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Marcus Lutheran School?
About 956 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Marcus 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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