St. Philip's Lutheran School is a place where children learn and grow closely together. It's a private school with a low student population evenly distributed from prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Enrollment at St. Philip's is about one-third of the nearby Catholic pre-K-8 school, Messmer Saint Mary. Messmer, in turn, is about two-thirds of the Riverwest's public pre-K-8.
Smaller schools often perform better than their larger neighbors, and St. Philip's is no exception. In addition to small cohorts, this school also has exemplary-level accreditation from the National Council for Private School Accreditation. Beyond credentials, official statistics suggest that St. Philip's is one of the best-performing options in the neighborhood.
Academics follow the standard secular track for elementary and middle school. There's also the religious, values-based education you would expect from a Christian institution. For sports, St. Philip's Warriors can choose from cross-country, track, volleyball, basketball and wrestling. An indoor gym complements attached playgrounds to provide a home for practice, events and recess.
The administration describes this as a place for conservative, Lutheran education. That mission has proven to have enduring value. The school started in 1958, and, although the neighborhoods have changed, St. Philips Lutheran School continues to serve a slice of the Riverwest and Harambee communities of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If you're interested in enrolling a student, you might want to start by seeing if you qualify for the Milwaukee Private School Choice Programs.
St. Philip's Lutheran School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
3012 N Holton St,
Milwaukee, WI
School Details
Students
147
Head of School
Mr. Jason Schapekahm
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
9
Part Time Teachers
1
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Black
61%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
14.9%
White
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2025
Unfortunately, St. Phillips changed for the worse over the years. My child was harassed for months and I asked on numerous occasions to have a sit-down with the parents since the teacher seemed to not be at resolve the situation. I was denied this and chastised when I exchanged contact info with tha...
7/14/2017
Very positive. I am pleased with the instruction and care my children receive to become believers, leaders, and achievers.
9/26/2015
This school is the best school I have ever been in the teacher cares and they will make sure that you care this school is one of the best schools in my opinion in the world the school will make sure that your child will try his best to be his best and show how much he improved.
4/10/2014
I am very thankful for the family-like Christian atmosphere this school provides. The student to teacher ratio is just right to provide my child with group learning as well as one-on-one help when needed. The teacher's work hard to keep the parents informed about my child's education.
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Map
About Riverwest
List Price Range
$123K - $752K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$285,183
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Household Income
$73,202
% of College Grads
46.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,353 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,545 - $2,950 per month
- Elevation 1659
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 540+ Sq Ft
- 1659 N Jackson St
- Milwaukee, WI
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Roverwest Dog Park
- Dog Park
Gordon Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Kern Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Beerline Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Pleasant Valley Park
- Trails
Snail's Crossing
- Playground
Kadish Park
- Soccer
- Amphitheater
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pumping Station Playfield
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Kilbourn Reservoir Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Riverside Park
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Brewers Hill
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Downer Woods
Student renters and homeowners in stately homes enjoy an academic atmosphere