Below Average
#500 of 571 private schools in WI
Malaika Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Milwaukee, WI
A private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
125 W AUER AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53212
- Math 0% vs WI 43% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs WI 43% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Malaika Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,679
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| St Philips Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Fratney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Lafollette ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Malaika Early Learning Center is listed in Milwaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Malaika Early Learning Center
Malaika Early Learning Center is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malaika Early Learning Center
What grades does Malaika Early Learning Center serve?
Malaika Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Malaika Early Learning Center?
Malaika Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malaika Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Malaika Early Learning Center is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Malaika Early Learning Center rank in WI?
Malaika Early Learning Center ranks #500 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Malaika Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Malaika Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Malaika Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malaika Early Learning Center has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Malaika Early Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Malaika Early Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Malaika Early Learning Center a religious school?
No, Malaika Early Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 562-4997
- Area population (ZIP 53212)
- 29,099
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 31
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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