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Play And Learn Academy

7824 W Waterford Ave Milwaukee, WI 53220

Tel: (414) 578-0689

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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About the School

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)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Play And Learn Academy
Pre-K	8
Kind	2
1	2
2	4
5	1
6	2
7	1

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Year Founded

2004

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Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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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The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).