CRAIG MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Craig Montessori School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 391 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Craig Montessori School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Craig Montessori School, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district that utilizes the Montessori educational philosophy. Serving students from early childhood through the elementary grades, the school focuses on creating a prepared environment that encourages student independence, self-paced learning, and hands-on discovery. By integrating multi-age classrooms, the school aims to foster a sense of community while allowing students to progress according to their individual developmental needs rather than traditional grade-level constraints.

As part of the MPS system, Craig Montessori emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending academic rigor with social-emotional growth and character development. The curriculum is designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning in a structured yet flexible setting. By partnering with families and the surrounding Milwaukee community, the school strives to provide a stable, supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to take ownership of their education and prepare for future academic success.

For more information, contact Craig Montessori School at (414) 393-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.