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Play And Learn Academy

7824 W Waterford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220

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Tel: (414) 578-0689

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Play And Learn Academy in Milwaukee, WI, serves 20 co–ed students from preschool through 7th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.

Founded in 2004, the academy maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with two teachers on staff.

The school has a diverse student body, with approximately 92% of students representing students of color.

Located in the Woodland Court neighborhood, Play And Learn Academy offers a private elementary and middle school program within a large city community.

Play And Learn Academy ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin private schools for diversity among a sample of nearby schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Play And Learn Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Year Founded

2004

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Play And Learn Academy?

The application deadline for Play And Learn Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Play And Learn Academy located?

Play And Learn Academy is located in the Woodland Court neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,759 for elementary schools and $15,583 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).