Harambee is a private school in a close-knit community with a caring teaching staff.
The school offers challenging academics along with cultural enrichment classes and is known for its star African-American Studies Program.
Harambee Community School is committed to providing for the educational needs of its students.
It is part of Harambee's spirit to instill in each child a positive self-concept and understanding of his/her interests' values, attitudes and abilities necessary for self-actualization and the acceptance of individual and social responsibilities in the neighborhood, community, nation and world.
The school continues, as part of its mission, to develop a coherent and conceptual framework for a curriculum that is inclusive of Afro-centricity, multiculturalism and family values.
Our vision is to be in the forefront in the exploration of new ways and techniques that will advance the students' knowledge of the arts and sciences.
The students will be able to seek and discover those avenues necessary for self-determination, cooperative work and individual responsibility through an emphasis on the African Centered and multicultural curriculum.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Harambee Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Harambee Community School?
The application deadline for Harambee Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Harambee Community School located?
Harambee Community School is located in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other private schools located in Harambee.
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