City School

City School in Milwaukee, WI, enrolls 172 students from preschool through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 13 teachers serving students in grades PK–8.
City School's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity.
The school serves families in a large city community with programming from early childhood through middle school levels.
Tuition and specific fees are not listed; families can compare City School with other Milwaukee private elementary and middle schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

City School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for City School?
The application deadline for City School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,933 for elementary schools and $15,750 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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