COA Youth & Family Center helps Milwaukee children, teens, and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of educational, recreational, and social work programs offered through its urban community centers and rural camp facility.
As a multicultural agency, COA values diversity and cooperation, and promotes growth and positive social interaction.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Coa Youth & Family Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Coa Youth & Family Center?
The application deadline for Coa Youth & Family Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Coa Youth & Family Center located?
Coa Youth & Family Center is located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other private schools located in Riverwest.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Coa Youth & Family Center is Clara Mohammed School Inc. (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints Catholic East School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic East School
(Catholic)
2038 N Bartlett Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 964-1770
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 964-1770
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
St. Marcus Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2215 N Palmer St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8381
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8381
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Acceptance rate listed
1150 E Brady St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 277-0009
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 277-0009
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2461 N Murray Avenue and 2038 N. Bartlett Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 964-1770
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 964-1770
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Clara Mohammed School Inc.
(Islamic)
317 W Wright St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-6772
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-6772
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 129 students
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