Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Shining Star Christian Schools
About the School
- Shining Star Christian Schools in Milwaukee, WI serves 401 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, city–based environment.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 with 18 total teachers, supporting a predominantly diverse student body with 99% students of color.
- It is affiliated with a Christian orientation and is located in the Grantosa neighborhood within a large city locale.
- Shining Star Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for both diversity and student body size.
- Nearby Milwaukee private schools offering PK–8 or higher grade levels include St. Margaret Mary and Grace Christian School.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Shining Star Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
401 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 35%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shining Star Christian Schools's ranking?
Shining Star Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Shining Star Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Shining Star Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shining Star Christian Schools located?
Shining Star Christian Schools is located in the Grantosa neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other private schools located in Grantosa.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Shining Star Christian Schools is Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Margaret Mary (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
3950 N 92nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-8760
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Christian
9900 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 464-9220
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls (Catholic)
4257 N 100th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 462-3742
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9700 W Grantosa Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 461-6000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 32 students
All-boys | Special Education School
8901 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-1880
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls (Catholic)
4257 N 100th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 462-3742
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9700 W Grantosa Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 461-6000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 32 students
All-boys | Special Education School
8901 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-1880
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
All-girls | Special Education School
3801 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 466-9450
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
All-boys (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2520 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 507-4361
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
3950 N 92nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-8760
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Christian
9900 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 464-9220
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 32 students
All-boys | Special Education School
8901 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-1880
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
All-girls | Special Education School
3801 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 466-9450
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8444 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 464-5410
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
3950 N 92nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-8760
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8444 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 464-5410
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4119 N 81st St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 354-5126
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
4515 N Mayfair Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 463-1641
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2646 N Swan Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 258-4160
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Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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N68w33866 County Road K
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
9266.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
9267.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
9267.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W322s9230 Beulah Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
9267.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
9267.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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