Walt Whitman School

Building Lasting Connections and Lifelong Success

We offer a close-knit, welcoming environment where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

Learn More About Whitman

Inquire

Visit

Enroll

Give

Every Student, Every Staff Member, Every Day

A student in a classroom writing in a workbook.

Rating: Exceeding Expectations

Whitman students exceed expectations on our school’s state report card, earning four stars (out of a maximum of five stars).

View the State Report Card

Two young children sit on a small couch in a classroom.

A Diverse School Community

At Whitman, we promote a respectful, inclusive, and compassionate culture where kindness and empathy are a daily expectation.

Discover the Whitman Experience

Exciting Athletic Opportunities

Students in grades 1–8 build self-confidence, increase their leadership skills, and learn responsibility through our co-ed sports teams.

Browse All Activities at Whitman



Grades

K4–8th Grade



School Hours

7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

You can give to Walt Whitman School with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Be sure to add “Walt Whitman School” to the Gift Notes and Instructions section.

Give to Walt Whitman School

Building Strong Character

We believe in fostering not only academic achievement, but also positive values and strong character development. We promote a respectful, inclusive, and compassionate culture where kindness, empathy, and cooperation are a daily expectation.

School Improvement Plan & State Report Card