City School (2026 Profile)

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City School in Milwaukee, WI, enrolls 172 students from preschool through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based setting.

The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 13:1 with 13 teachers serving students in grades PKâ€“8.

City School's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity.

The school serves families in a large city community with programming from early childhood through middle school levels.

Tuition and specific fees are not listed; families can compare City School with other Milwaukee private elementary and middle schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 172 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

172 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for City School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 172 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,948 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).