Entering the doors of Milwaukee College Preparatory School, one moves from a troubled neighborhood setting into a warm and orderly environment established to support urban children as they strive to achieve academic excellence and acquire the tools necessary to make positive life choices.
Students, parents, teachers, administers and support staff understand the school's mission - an unrelenting focus on academic achievement and character development and the evidence suggests that the collaborative adult community effective instills in students the disposition and confidence to realize the school's goals.”.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
AP Courses
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-7
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowledge plus character pave the road to college and beyond.
- Entering the doors of Milwaukee College Preparatory School, one moves from a troubled neighborhood setting into a warm and orderly environment established to support urban children as they strive to achieve academic excellence and acquire the tools necessary to make positive life choices.
- Students, parents, teachers, administers and support staff understand the school's mission - an unrelenting focus on academic achievement and character development and the evidence suggests that the collaborative adult community effective instills in students the disposition and confidence to realize the school's goals.鈥.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kennedy, MCP alumna, graduating from Alcorn State University in Criminal Justice, 2014
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi?
Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi famous alumni include: Kennedy, MCP alumna, graduating from Alcorn State University in Criminal Justice, 2014.
What is Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi's ranking?
Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi?
The application deadline for Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi located?
Marva Collins Prep School Of Wi is located in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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