Wauwatosa Montessori School

12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wauwatosa Montessori School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Wauwatosa Montessori School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Wauwatosa Montessori School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauwatosa Montessori School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#110 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wauwatosa Montessori School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wauwatosa Montessori School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wauwatosa Montessori School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wauwatosa Montessori School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
70%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Wauwatosa Montessori School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wauwatosa Montessori School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wauwatosa Montessori School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #110 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 39% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wauwatosa Montessori School?
180 students attend Wauwatosa Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wauwatosa Montessori School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Montessori School?
Wauwatosa Montessori School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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