Wells Street Academy (2026 Profile)

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About the School

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)

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School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Wells Street Academy
Pre-K	1
Kind	1
1	1
2	4
3	3
4	2
7	1
8	1
9	2
10	1
11	1
12	2

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Year Founded

1938

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Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

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

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,948 for elementary schools and $15,750 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).