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Transformation Prep

Rocketship Transformation Prep is the 19th school Rocketship has launched since opening its first school over ten years ago. We are proud to give families on the north side of Milwaukee the choice of a free high-performing school in their own community.

We don’t believe one size fits all when it comes to student learning. Our personalized learning model meets every student at their individual level to ensure all students reach their full potential.

I believe our community deserves a positive change and a new approach to educating our children. From what I see, the values, culture, and achievements of Rocketship will lead to that transformation.

— LaDonna Richards, Founding Parent

Why Apply Now for the 2026–27 School Year?

Ranked in Top 3 Among Neighboring Schools

Rocketship Wisconsin ranked in the 94th percentile in math and the 78th percentile in English language arts among Wisconsin schools that serve 80% or more economically disadvantaged students.

Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks in the top 3 for both math and English language arts achievement among all neighboring public and private schools.

Rocketeers with special needs also achieve gap-busting growth! Students with special needs grew 1.4 years in math and 1.5 years in reading.

Lottery & Application Information

Rocketship is a tuition-free K4-5 public school and we accept applications from students entering grades K4-5. The application is free, there is no interview process and students are admitted by random lottery. All students who are residents of the Milwaukee area, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners, are encouraged to apply.

Families can apply to our schools through SchoolMint, the application system for Rocketship Public Schools Wisconsin. Start your application online and remember to select your preferred Rocketship school when you submit your application!

2026-27 Lottery Dates:
Application Opens: November 3, 2025
Application Closes: February 20, 2026
Live Lottery: February 25, 2026
Lottery Announcement: February 27, 2026

Top 3 School in the Area!

Ranked 3rd in Math Among Schools in Our North Side Community

Key Information

Grades: K4 - 5th
Enrollment: 230
Address: 5501 N 68th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218, USA
Principal: Loreal Smith (Interim Principal)
Office Manager: Tynetta Oliver
Email: mkeoffice@rsed.org
Tel: 414-501-1107
Fax: 414-918-8999

Transformation Prep

5501 N 68th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218, USA

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Family Resources

School Calendar Family Handbook (English) PowerSchool Parent Portal Family Handbook (Spanish) Family Handbook (Burmese)

Join the Parent Organizing Committee

Are you interested in getting more involved with our school community? Join us for our next Parent Organizing Committee (POC) meeting where parents get to know each other, learn what local issues may be affecting their child and family, and learn new skills to help ensure parents’ voices are heard in the community. You can learn more about our parent leadership work here.