Operation Fresh Start
Tel:
(608) 244-4721
- Many OFS participants come to the OFS classroom having experienced failure in traditional schools.
- OFS goal is to help students overcome fear and frustration they often feel toward school work.
- OFS provides an individualized learning environment in which certified teachers and skilled tutors provide small group and one-on-one instruction.
- The teacher/student ratio for most lessons is 1:5. For those studying the Basic Skills Curriculum, the ratio is 1:1.
- Typically, OFS students spend 2-4 hours daily in the classroom and the remainder of the day on the service site.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Students: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Vocational/Technical School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Inquire with school |
Student Body
| Total Students | 38 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 53% State avg.: 31% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Operation Fresh Start is Isthmus Montessori Academy (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is First United Methodist Prescho (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MadisonFirst United Methodist PreschoDaycare / Preschool (Mennonite)Grades: PK-K | 54 students
1.8 miles
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1772 1.8 PK-K
54 - MadisonIsthmus Montessori AcademyMontessori SchoolGrades: K-9 | 46 students
1.8 miles
1402 Pankratz St Ste 300
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200 1.8 K-9
46 - MadisonSt Dennis School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 246 students
2 miles
409 Dempsey Rd
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 246-5121 2 PK-8
246 - MadisonImmaculate Heart Of Mary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 138 students
2.1 miles
4913 Schofield St
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 222-8831 2.1 PK-8
138 - Madison Grades: PK-K
2.5 miles
4418 Milwaukee St.
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 217-9533 2.5 PK-K
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