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Kradwell School

1220 Dewey Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53213

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,342
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,342
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size
6 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is prorated after the first day of school
Summer Program Cost
$835
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer school tuition based on a per class cost
Admissions Director
Leslie Newman
Admissions Associate
Mary Helen Schulte
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School Notes

  • Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian sixth through twelfth grade program.
  • Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment.
  • Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including Dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, ASD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression.
  • Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating.
  • Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented.
  • We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.
  • Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian Kindergarten through twelfth grade program. Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment. Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including
  • Dyslexia,
  • A.D.D.,
  • A.D.H.D,
  • ASD,
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder,
  • Anxiety Disorders,
  • Bipolar Disorder and
  • Depression.
  • Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating.
  • Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented.
  • We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kradwell School cost?
Kradwell School's tuition is approximately $18,342 for private students and $835 for summer students.
Does Kradwell School offer a summer program?
Yes, Kradwell School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Kradwell School?
The application deadline for Kradwell School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).

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