MARYLAND MONTESSORI

Maryland Montessori is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 452 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 17 teachers, Maryland Montessori 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.

Maryland Montessori, located at 2418 N. Maryland Ave in Milwaukee, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district that offers a specialized educational approach based on the Montessori philosophy. The school focuses on fostering student independence, hands-on learning, and a self-paced curriculum. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms, the school encourages children to develop at their own speed while building a strong sense of community and social responsibility among students.

As part of the MPS system, the school provides this alternative pedagogical model to families in the Milwaukee area, emphasizing critical thinking and intrinsic motivation rather than traditional lecture-based instruction. The curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of each child—academically, socially, and emotionally—while maintaining alignment with district standards. For prospective families, the school serves as a unique public option for those seeking the structured yet individualized environment characteristic of the Montessori method.

For more information, contact Maryland Montessori at (414) 906-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.