Welcome to Mill Creek Academy
Located in the heart of Waukesha, Mill Creek Academy never sets limits on how much your child can achieve. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive. In fact, a study done by Stanford University reveals that National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of three-and-half-months of additional learning compared to their peers.
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Our School's Recognitions
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Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
One School Changes Everything
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Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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At a Glance
4K-7
Grades2023
Year Opened9
Monthly Virtues324
Number of StudentsMill Creek Academy will offer grades 4K-7 in 2025.
We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Mill Creek Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Wisconsin.
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
"My children love coming to school and have made new friends, built relationships with staff, and have gained new knowledge and skills. As parents, we love the communication and community events. It’s great to see staff outside of school and the kids enjoy these events. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to move them to Mill Creek!"
- Mill Creek Academy Parent
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