Kradwell School
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
Wauwatosa, WI
1220 Dewey Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Wauwatosa
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools nationwide
In Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Kradwell School is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 45 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent high schools nationwide. The school day runs about 5 hours, 178 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 45
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 21 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 36% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent high schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Kradwell School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Kradwell School
What grades does Kradwell School serve?
Kradwell School serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Kradwell School?
About 45 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Kradwell School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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