Cross Trainers Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 354 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Cross Trainers Academy
Pre-K	27
Kind	23
1	28
2	35
3	39
4	22
6	43
7	38
9	46
10	24
11	19
12	10

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Grade 9 has the most students with 46, the highest count in Cross Trainers Academy's grade-by-grade enrollment.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2006

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

354 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Other religious school association(s)
Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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School Notes

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission opened Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) in 2006 with the intent of reaching inner-city kids with educational opportunity and the hope of the Gospel.
With over 400 students, the school offers pre-kindergarten through 12th grade classes.
CTA provides not only a comprehensive education to children who are at-risk in Milwaukee, but the chance to succeed in life and break out of the cycle of poverty.
Cross Trainers Academy focuses on strong academic achievement, especially in the areas of reading and mathematics.
Through diligent work, students gain the skills necessary to be successful in their academic efforts.
Other classes include STEM, social studies, Bible, physical education, health, music and art.
Cross Trainers Academy is part of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and is accredited by Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation.

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What is Cross Trainers Academy's ranking?

Cross Trainers Academy 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 Cross Trainers Academy?

The application deadline for Cross Trainers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Cross Trainers Academy located?

Cross Trainers Academy is located in the North Division neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other private schools located in North Division.

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $6,439 for elementary schools and $13,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).