Urban Day School (Top-Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Urban Day School's mission is to provide students, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with a learning experience that emphasizes academic excellence and personal achievement, enabling the students to make a successful transition into higher education and to become value creating leaders of society.

Top-Ranked WI School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-9
Enrollment: 883 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Urban Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-9

Year Founded

1967

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

883 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Urban Day School's mission is to provide students, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with a learning experience that emphasizes academic excellence and personal achievement, enabling the students to make a successful transition into higher education and to become value creating leaders of society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Day School's ranking?

Urban Day School 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 Urban Day School?

The application deadline for Urban Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Urban Day School located?

Urban Day School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

People that viewed Urban Day School also viewed these schools: Fairview Lutheran School, Messmer St. Rose Catholic School, Mt. Olive Christian Day School, St. Sebastian School and Prince Of Peace School.

The nearest high school to Urban Day School is Shalom High School (0.6 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is Bridging The Gap Learning Center (0.6 miles away)

The nearest preschool is Wells Street Academy (0.7 miles away)

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Top-Ranked WI School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-9
Enrollment: 883 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).