Guidance Academy in South Milwaukee, WI serves 220 students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a suburban community setting.
The co–ed school offers an Islamic–oriented program and is a member of the Council of Islamic Schools in North America and the Islamic School League of America.
The student–teacher ratio at Guidance Academy is 14:1, with 16 teachers supporting enrollment of 196 K–12 students.
The school has a high diversity rate, with 81.3% of its student body representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for diversity.
Guidance Academy provides education in a suburban environment with tuition competitive to other area private schools in Milwaukee.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Guidance Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
220 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: LEARN | LIVE | LEAD
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Guidance Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Salam School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Guidance Academy?
The application deadline for Guidance Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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