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St. Stephens Lutheran School

Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades K–8

Beaver Dam, WI

412 W Maple Ave, Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Overall grade: B+

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What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Beaver Dam
  • Serving families in Beaver Dam since at least 2011

In Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, St. Stephens Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records 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 K–8
Students
95
Teachers
7.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 49 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 52% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    142’11–12144’13–14138’15–16127’17–18102’19–2098’21–2295’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K17
    114
    214
    34
    49
    59
    65
    78
    815

    Student body

    White92%
    Black5%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Stephens 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. Stephens Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Stephens Lutheran School serve?

    St. Stephens Lutheran School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Stephens Lutheran School?

    About 95 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Stephens 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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