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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $8,759 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).