#1 Best Independent Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Tamarack Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade191 students12 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Milwaukee, WI
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Milwaukee, WI. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Malaika Early Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
Milwaukee, WI
B+Overall grade68 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Transcenter for Youth/El Puente High
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 6 independent schools in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade107 students15 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Milwaukee, WI
City School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2019–20
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade182 students23 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Atlas Preparatory Academy High School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade412 students15 students per teacher
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