Neeskara School

K4 - 5th Grade

MPS District website (414) 256-8600
283@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
1601 N. Hawley Road
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Welcome!

  • Neeskara School exterior on a sunny day.
  • Close-up of a young boy smiling.
  • Over the shoulder of a young child pointing to the words of a picture book.
  • Neeskara's new playground.
    Our schoolyard was recently redeveloped with new green space and mixed-use recreation and educational areas! Learn more at refloh2o.com/neeskara.
  • Students in a classroom reading.
  • Students in a classroom writing in workbooks.
  • Young children in a classroom playing with PlayDoh.
  • A young girl in a classroom reading a book.
  • A young child looking up at their teacher.
  • A young girl making a triangle shape.

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Neeskara eagleNeeskara is a traditional elementary school in the popular Washington Heights neighborhood offering a safe, caring learning environment grades K4-5th.  We are committed  to all students learning at high levels. Neeskara’s well-rounded curriculum offers art, music, library, technology and physical education programs. Special education services are part of a fully-inclusive school program providing all children with the supports they need to be successful learners.

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

Neeskara Updates

MPS Budget Meetings

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

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Neeskara Calendar

  • March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026 – No Classes (Spring Break)
  • April 15, 2026 – Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
  • April 28, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Lead-Screening Clinic
  • April 30, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)
  • May 1, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)

Contact Neeskara School

(414) 256-8600
283@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
1601 N. Hawley Road
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Milwaukee, WI 53208
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