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Malaika Early Learning Center

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3

Milwaukee, WI

125 W Auer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Malaika Early Learning Center is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 68 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 42% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–3
Students
68
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 30 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
176 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of independent elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of independent elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 13 independent elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    48’11–1225’13–1439’15–1685’17–1874’19–2055’21–2268’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K28
    119
    212
    39

    Student body

    Black100%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Malaika Early Learning Center whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Malaika Early Learning Center

    What grades does Malaika Early Learning Center serve?

    Malaika Early Learning Center serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend Malaika Early Learning Center?

    About 68 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Malaika Early Learning Center?

    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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