Serving 178 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wauwatosa Montessori School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
178 students attend Wauwatosa Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wauwatosa Montessori School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Montessori School?
Wauwatosa Montessori School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wauwatosa Montessori School part of?
Wauwatosa Montessori School is part of Wauwatosa School District.
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