DANIELS UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Daniels University Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 210 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Daniels University Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 35:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Daniels University Preparatory Academy, located at 4834 N Mother Daniels Way in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The academy is designed to provide a structured educational environment that focuses on college and career readiness, emphasizing academic rigor and student development. By aligning its curriculum with the broader standards of the Milwaukee Public Schools system, the academy aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in higher education and beyond.

As an MPS institution, the school serves the local community by offering a comprehensive educational program that integrates core subjects with extracurricular opportunities. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive school culture that encourages personal responsibility and intellectual growth. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current enrollment, specific curriculum highlights, or upcoming school events, the official Milwaukee Public Schools website provides ongoing updates and resources related to the academy’s programs and mission.

For more information, contact Daniels University Preparatory Academy at (414) 463-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209-5981
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DANIELS UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 210 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Milwaukee School District
Total Students:
210
Teachers:
6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 210 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DANIELS UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
White
0.5%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.