Edison School

Edison School

Overview of Edison School

In Milwaukee’s Old North neighborhood, the historic North Milwaukee High School—built in 1924—has been imaginatively repurposed as Edison School Apartments, a 75-unit affordable senior living community for individuals 55 and older. This adaptive reuse project preserves the building’s architectural integrity, maintaining such features as original wood windows and terrazzo floors, while adding modern amenities to meet contemporary living needs. The building is a testament to the way in which the community wants to respect the past but meet present housing needs.

Residents have access to a range of amenities that are designed for comfort and convenience, including in-unit washer and dryer, energy-efficient appliances, and facilities that are ADA-accessible. Shared space features a fitness center, community room, and community gardens, all of which encourage social interaction and a sense of community. Within walking distance to neighborhood restaurants and shops, Edison School Apartments enables older adults to remain at home and age in place.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #36 / 196Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 36th out of 196 independent living communities we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Security Systems
Specific ProgramsCommunity Room, Fitness Center, Playground, Storage Units, Surface Parking, Community Gardens, On-Site Management, Security, Storage Space, Smoke Free, Elevator
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Room Accommodations

Housing Options1 Bed / 1 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type3-story

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Address 5.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Milwaukee's city center to Edison School's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison School

What neighborhood is Edison School in?

Edison School is in the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood of Milwaukee.

Is Edison School in a walkable area?

Edison School has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Edison School?

No, Edison School has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Edison School?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Edison School in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Edison School provide?

Edison School offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Edison School?

Edison School is located at 5372 N 37Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209.

What is the phone number of Edison School?

(414) 240-4374 will put you in contact with the team at Edison School.

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