Wauwatosa Montessori School

12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wauwatosa Montessori School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wauwatosa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wauwatosa Montessori School's student population of 173 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Wauwatosa Montessori School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauwatosa Montessori School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#64 out of 1984 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
38%
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70-74%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
75%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wauwatosa Montessori School's ranking?
Wauwatosa Montessori School is ranked #64 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wauwatosa Montessori School often compared to?
Wauwatosa Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Wauwatosa Montessori School?
173 students attend Wauwatosa Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wauwatosa Montessori School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Montessori School?
Wauwatosa Montessori School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauwatosa Montessori School offer ?
Wauwatosa Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wauwatosa Montessori School part of?
Wauwatosa Montessori School is part of Wauwatosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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