Brookfield Academy

For more than 60 years, Brookfield Academy has been offering an exceptional education for students while preparing them for purposeful lives long after graduation.
BA is a co-educational, private, indpependent day school for grades K3-12.
Our student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1.  With small class sizes, our experienced and dedicated staff get to know each student and are able to make the college preparatory learning experience exciting and enriching.
The school is located on a beautiful 125-acre campus with six buildings, an athletic complex, playgrounds, fields, and woods.
At Brookfield Academy, the classroom instruction, the athletic program, the arts, and all extracurriculars work together to form the students' character, their confidence, their intellect, and their sense of purpose and responsibilty.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,924
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Brookfield Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1962
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
869 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Brookfield Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
24 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art, Biology, Calculus A/B, Calculus B/C, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science, English Literature, European History, French, German Language, Latin, Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government and Politics, US History
Average ACT score
28
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Neat clothing, shirts tucked in, no jeans

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Little Knights $8,400 Level A $10,900 Level B-1 $17,800 Levels 2-4 $18,150 Levels 5-6 $20,100 Level 7-8 $20,950 Levels 9-10 $22,400 Levels 11-12 $23,850 early payment discount scholarships available
Summer Program Cost Notes
Costs vary depending upon number of classes
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Joan Doble
Admissions Associate
Mindy Morrissey
Endowment Size
$10.5 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Clubs for Middle School and High School, Variety of extracurricular clubs

Arts and Music Programs:
Music, Theatre, Visual Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletics

School Notes

  • Independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school K3-Grade 12
  • Phonics, grammar, reading, mathematics, history, geography, economics, science, arts, technology, athletics
  • Classical Education
  • Foreign languages (Spanish, French, German, and Latin)
  • Small class sizes
  • Experienced teachers
  • Extensive college placement counseling
  • Summer programs
  • Five Star Values of Truth, Character, Intellect, Heritage, and Individuality woven into every aspect of the curriculum, the arts, and athletics.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brookfield Academy cost?
Brookfield Academy's tuition is approximately $17,924 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Brookfield Academy?
The acceptance rate of Brookfield Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
Does Brookfield Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Brookfield Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Brookfield Academy offer?
Brookfield Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Brookfield Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
What is Brookfield Academy's ranking?
Brookfield Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Brookfield Academy?
The application deadline for Brookfield Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is Brookfield Academy located?
Brookfield Academy is located in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Brookfield, WI.

School Reviews

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Brookfield Academy has been great for my daughter. In Middle School at BA, we've found teachers who get to know their students as individuals. Students have been welcoming and she's had the opportunity to try new sports and activities. Happy we decided to switch.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,924
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Waukesha County, WI is $8,003 for elementary schools and $17,007 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Waukesha County, WI is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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