Harambee Community School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Harambee Community School

110 W Burleigh Street Milwaukee, WI 53212

Tel: (414) 264-4600

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 150 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 96%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 150 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 96%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Harambee Community School
Pre-K	40
Kind	35
5	44
8	31

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Year Founded

1872

School Calendar

School Motto

I AM THIRD God is first. Others are second. I am third.

Student Body

Total Students

150 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Number of AP Courses

30 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 82%

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Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

School Mascot

Wild Boar

School Notes

Harambee is a private school in a close-knit community with a caring teaching staff.
The school offers challenging academics along with cultural enrichment classes and is known for its star African-American Studies Program.
Harambee Community School is committed to providing for the educational needs of its students.
It is part of Harambee's spirit to instill in each child a positive self-concept and understanding of his/her interests' values, attitudes and abilities necessary for self-actualization and the acceptance of individual and social responsibilities in the neighborhood, community, nation and world.
The school continues, as part of its mission, to develop a coherent and conceptual framework for a curriculum that is inclusive of Afro-centricity, multiculturalism and family values.
Our vision is to be in the forefront in the exploration of new ways and techniques that will advance the students' knowledge of the arts and sciences.
The students will be able to seek and discover those avenues necessary for self-determination, cooperative work and individual responsibility through an emphasis on the African Centered and multicultural curriculum.

Harambee is a private school in a close-knit community with a caring teaching staff.
The school offers challenging academics along with cultural enrichment classes and is known for its star African-American Studies Program.
Harambee Community School is committed to providing for the educational needs of its students.
It is part of Harambee's spirit to instill in each child a positive self-concept and understanding of his/her interests' values, attitudes and abilities necessary for self-actualization and the acceptance of individual and social responsibilities in the neighborhood, community, nation and world.
The school continues, as part of its mission, to develop a coherent and conceptual framework for a curriculum that is inclusive of Afro-centricity, multiculturalism and family values.
Our vision is to be in the forefront in the exploration of new ways and techniques that will advance the students' knowledge of the arts and sciences.
The students will be able to seek and discover those avenues necessary for self-determination, cooperative work and individual responsibility through an emphasis on the African Centered and multicultural curriculum.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Harambee Community School cost?

Harambee Community School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Harambee Community School?

The acceptance rate of Harambee Community School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.

What is Harambee Community School's ranking?

Harambee Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Harambee Community School?

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

In what neighborhood is Harambee Community School located?

Harambee Community School is located in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other private schools located in Harambee.

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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).