St. Philips Lutheran School vs. Messmer Preparatory Catholic School
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Overview
St. Philips Lutheran School is a Christian School. Unlike other elementary schools, St. Philips offers a Gospel-Based Curriculum beginning with four year old Kindergarten and ending at the eighth grade.
It is distinctively a school maintained by and for those who believe that the soul of education is the education of the soul! St. Philips Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Our primary purpose reflects Jesus words in Matthew 28:19, Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
We are committed to providing the best possible secular education through a challenging and innovative curriculum.
Yet this is only the beginning our entire program is centered on Christ.
We want all of our students to lead lives that reflect a love for their Savior, Jesus Christ.
We want them to discover and use their God-given talents and abilities in the classroom, at home, at work, and at play.
Our mission is to make and nurture disciples who are equipped spiritually and academically to serve their Lord in whatever situation they may find themselves.
Messmer Preparatory Catholic School strives to have each student reach their full individual potential.
Messmer Preparatory is a comprehensive grade school for over 450 students in 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade.
Messmer focuses on the child’s academic, physical, social, and spiritual development.
Along with having a traditional curriculum of Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and Religion, Messmer also offers Gym, Art, Music, Band, before and after care, and a host of extracurricular activities.
Messmer provides a dynamic environment where children are challenged and nurtured for excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1958
1999
Students Body
Total Students
110 students
469 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
44
Kindergarten Students
8
35
Grade 1 Students
8
47
Grade 2 Students
18
44
Grade 3 Students
10
49
Grade 4 Students
10
51
Grade 5 Students
10
52
Grade 6 Students
10
51
Grade 7 Students
18
48
Grade 8 Students
10
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
26 teachers
Average Class Size
15
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Navy Blue Pants & School Polo)
(Navy Blue Pants & School Polo)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,300
$2,800
Tuition Notes
We participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.
Includes all books
% on Financial Aid
n/a
93%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, Band, Boy Scouts, Choir, Drama and Theatre Club, Forensics, Girl Scouts, Homework Club, Literature Lunch, Newspaper Club, Student Council