WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Wauwatosa Montessori School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wauwatosa School District school district, located in Wauwatosa, WI with about 172 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Wauwatosa Montessori School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Wauwatosa Montessori School is a public charter school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving students in grades K4 through 8. As part of the Wauwatosa School District, it offers an alternative educational approach based on the Montessori philosophy. This model emphasizes multi-age classrooms, self-directed learning, and hands-on discovery, allowing students to progress at their own pace within a carefully prepared environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

The school is dedicated to cultivating independent thinkers by blending traditional core subjects with the unique Montessori methodology, which focuses on developing the "whole child." By encouraging collaboration and respect for individual learning styles, the faculty aims to build a strong community atmosphere. The school's location on West North Avenue serves the local Wauwatosa community, providing a public option for families seeking a structured yet flexible educational experience grounded in the principles of independence, responsibility, and lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Wauwatosa Montessori School at (414) 773-3310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.