City School in Milwaukee, WI, enrolls 172 students from preschool through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 13 teachers serving students in grades PK–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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
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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