Gaenslen School
Grades: PK-8
Students: 687
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 714:1
Certified Teachers: 85%
1250 East Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
1/10
1/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness4/10
Community Reviews
My children attended Gaenslen for Summer Academy, but unfortunately, we withdrew them after just a few days due to several concerning experiences.From the beginning, communication was poor—we never received a confirmation of acceptance and ended up showing up a day or so late. When we did arrive, th
Posted by a community member on 6/6/2025The classrooms are loud, there are fights almost every day, and the school is severely understaffed. 1/5 would give 0 stars if I could. Would not recommend.
Posted by a student on 5/23/2023Out of the three or four weeks that I was there, I had maybe one good day where the kids were behaved and respectful. I could've had more with them, but sadly the teachers didn't seem to do much with helping the students and instead just handed them off the disciplinary supervisors that were in char
Posted by a community member on 10/17/2017I do not feel the same schooling as for the special needs children. Just my opinion from placing a k4 both times and I do not see a real difference of learning structure as far as his writing skills nor reading skills and he's been placed in 1st and I feel he should have been held back for better im
Posted by a community member on 10/5/2015This school is phenomenal in so many ways. As a parent, of a child with special needs who is in a wheel chair. This is one of the most comfortable and cozy environments ever. They meet my son's needs in every aspect. Therapies, speech, OT, vision and swim are just some of the additional things offer
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Milwaukee schools - Gaenslen School is located at 1250 East Burleigh Street, Milwaukee WI 53212. Gaenslen School is in the Milwaukee School District. Gaenslen School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.
