Downtown Montessori

Charter School 240 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Downtown Montessori, located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, is an independent, non-profit charter school that serves children from age three through eighth grade. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each child, allowing students to progress at their own pace while collaborating with peers in a supportive, hands-on environment.

The school is deeply committed to community and inclusivity, maintaining a diverse student body and an active partnership with families. Beyond core academics, Downtown Montessori places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth, global citizenship, and creative expression. By cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect and providing a rich, prepared environment, the school prepares its students not just for high school, but for meaningful participation in the broader community.

240

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downtown Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	50
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
150 (62.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (20.9 %)
Two or More
24 (10.0 %)
Black
12 (5.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Downtown Montessori Academy Inc.
Phone:	(414)744-6005
Website:	http://downtownmontessori.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Downtown Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	14
Grade 6	15
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Downtown Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	46.7%
Male	127	52.9%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)