Edison School
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Milwaukee, WI
Edison School
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Milwaukee, WI
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.
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #94 / 580Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 580 homes in Wisconsin. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Pets not allowed
Community 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
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 1 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Security Systems
Parking Available
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6.8 miles from city center
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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.
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 there photos of Edison School?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Edison School in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Edison School?
Edison School is located at 5372 N 37th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, USA.
What is the phone number of Edison School?
(414) 240-4374 will put you in contact with the team at Edison School.
Does Edison School provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Edison School is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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