Wells Street Academy in Milwaukee, WI, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 20 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in an urban community setting.
Founded in 1938, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
The student body is 88% students of color, ranking Wells Street Academy among Wisconsin private schools with high diversity representation.
Located in the Avenues West neighborhood, this city–based academy offers co–educational programming tailored for students requiring special education services.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Wells Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wells Street Academy?
The application deadline for Wells Street Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Wells Street Academy located?
Wells Street Academy is located in the Avenues West neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other private schools located in Avenues West.
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The nearest high school to Wells Street Academy is Souls Harbor Baptist School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bridging The Gap Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Messmer Saint Rose (0.7 miles away)
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